Behaviour Mentor

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £90 - £115 per day (PAYE, DOE)

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Hillingdon, who are looking to appoint a skilled and committed Behaviour Mentor from September 2025.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support primary-aged children who have faced difficulties in mainstream education and require targeted support for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, and behavioural challenges.

The Role:
As a Behaviour Mentor in a primary PRU, your role will focus on early intervention and helping pupils develop the skills to re-engage positively with learning. You will:

• Provide individual and small group support tailored to each child's needs

• Model positive behaviour and encourage resilience, confidence, and self-regulation

• Use behaviour management and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and structured environment

• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to deliver consistent support strategies

• Build trusting relationships with pupils and families to promote progress both in and out of the classroom

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children with challenging behaviour, ideally in a PRU, SEMH school, or alternative provision

• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach suited to primary-aged pupils

• Strong communication and the ability to build rapport quickly

• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and trauma-informed practice is highly valued

• Team Teach, MAPA or equivalent training is desirable (training can be provided)

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

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• PAYE only - no umbrella companies

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

• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant specialising in PRUs and SEMH settings

• Long-standing relationships with specialist schools across West London

This role offers the chance to make a real difference at a critical stage in a child's education, giving them the tools and support they need to thrive.