Behaviour & Learning Mentor – Hillingdon | SEMH/PRU School | £100–£130 per Day | September Start
Are you experienced in working with vulnerable young people or individuals facing behavioural challenges? Are you a youth worker, ex-prison officer, or support worker looking to transition into a rewarding education-based role? A specialist SEMH/PRU school in Hillingdon is looking for a dedicated Behaviour and Learning Mentor to join their team in September 2025.
This full-time teaching assistant style role offers a unique opportunity to work with students who require consistent boundaries, positive role modelling, and trauma-informed support. If you’re seeking meaningful graduate jobs or looking to apply your real-world experience in a school setting, this could be the ideal next step.
Key Details:
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Role: Behaviour & Learning Mentor (Teaching Assistant equivalent)
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Location: Hillingdon, West London
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School Type: SEMH / PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
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Start Date: September 2025
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Salary: £100–£130 per day
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Contract: Full-time, long-term
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Enhanced DBS: Required (we can help with the process)
Ideal Candidate Background:
We are particularly interested in individuals with any of the following experience:
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Youth worker, outreach mentor, or gang prevention background
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Former prison officers, residential care workers, or support staff in secure settings
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Experience with challenging behaviour, trauma, or SEMH
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A calm, consistent and assertive approach to behaviour and crisis de-escalation
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Knowledge of behaviour support techniques such as Team Teach, MAPA, or similar
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
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Support students aged 11–16 with significant behavioural and emotional needs
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Deliver small-group or 1:1 support to help manage behaviour and improve engagement
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Provide classroom support in a teaching assistant capacity
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Act as a role model and build trusting, professional relationships with pupils
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Work with a multi-agency team including safeguarding and pastoral staff
Why This Role is Different:
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You won’t just be another teaching assistant—you’ll be a core member of the school’s behaviour intervention team
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Excellent route into education, social work, or therapeutic youth support careers
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Join a dedicated SEMH provision that values real-world experience just as much as qualifications
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Receive full training and ongoing support from experienced staff
Perfect for Those Seeking:
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Graduate jobs with a focus on psychology, criminology, or education
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A meaningful step into alternative provision or youth engagement
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A structured, rewarding career supporting some of London’s most vulnerable learners
Apply today to join this Hillingdon-based SEMH/PRU school as a Behaviour & Learning Mentor and help transform young lives through structure, trust, and consistency