Behaviour Mentor - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Job Title: Behaviour MentorLocation: Barnet, North LondonStart Date: September 2025Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-TermSalary: £90 - £115 per day (PAYE, DOE)

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a resilient and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a dynamic Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Barnet from September 2025.

This role offers the chance to work in a highly supportive setting with young people who have been excluded from mainstream education and present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, and challenging behaviour.

The Role:As a Behaviour Mentor, you will be central to helping pupils re-engage with learning and develop the social and emotional skills needed to succeed. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions to support behaviour and learning

• Implementing tailored behaviour management strategies, including de-escalation techniques

• Encouraging positive choices, resilience, and self-esteem through mentoring and role-modelling

• Supporting teaching staff in maintaining a calm, structured, and safe classroom environment

• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families to ensure joined-up support

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with young people in a PRU, SEMH school, alternative provision, or youth work setting

• A calm, patient and confident approach when managing challenging behaviour

• Strong communication, empathy and teamwork skills

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice is highly valued

• Training such as Team Teach or MAPA is desirable (support can be provided)

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

• PAYE only - no umbrella companies

• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College

• A dedicated, safeguarding-trained SEND consultant to guide and support you

• Opportunities to work across a wide range of specialist schools and provisions in London

This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role, ideal for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and succeed beyond the classroom.