PRU Mentor
Salary/Rate:Temp to Perm
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Harlow
County:Essex
Type of Role:Behaviour Mentor/Learning Mentor
Job ref:9884
Post Date:27.06.25
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Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
PRU Mentor
Long Term Contracts
Essex
£100 PER DAY PAYE
Can you manage challenging behaviour?
Do you have experience with students with SEMH?
I am working with an Inspiring Pupil Referral Unit, that are looking for a Teaching Assistant, their focus is on nurturing and supporting their students with SEMH to help them become confident adults with a real sense of purpose. This role is with their Secondary students. They have a small community of students and staff which feels like a real family environment. This setting is part of a highly respected, Multi Academy Trust rated Outstanding by Ofsted, their ethos is every young person should have the opportunity to the best possible chance at an education.
What we are looking for in a Teaching Assistant-
- Experience of working with young people with SEMH and challenging behaviour
- A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach
- Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships
- Resilience and able to work well in challenging situations
Why work with us?
- We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide you with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
- Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help you navigate the job search process more effectively.
- Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
- Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
- One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
- Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made
If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing Harry@psinclusion.co.uk
Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you.
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