Description
Learning Mentor (Level 2 / Grade 5)
Location: Manchester M21
Setting: Secondary PRU
Start: Immediate / January
Contract: Full-Time
Daily Rate: £90 – £100 per day
About the Role
We are recruiting a Level 2 Learning Mentor to join our PRU in Manchester (M21). The ideal candidate will have experience supporting behaviour, SEND needs, or pastoral interventions. PRU experience is beneficial but not essential, strong behaviour-support skills and emotional intelligence are key.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver targeted interventions (behaviour, social skills, confidence building)
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams
• Support pupils with emotional dysregulation and trauma-informed approaches
• Provide 1:1 mentoring and reintegration support
• Assist with monitoring pupil progress and behaviour plans
We’re Looking For
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations
• Experience delivering interventions or structured support
• Great communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilience, patience, consistency
What We Offer
• Ongoing CPD and behaviour training
• Supportive, experienced staff team
• A role where no two days are the same and impact is immediate
? What Is a Day Like in a PRU?
Working in a PRU is different from mainstream school — and honestly, that’s what makes it so rewarding. Here’s what a typical day feels like:
?? Calm but purposeful start
Staff greet pupils individually the moment they arrive. Relationships matter hugely, so mornings often involve quick check-ins: “How are you doing today?” “What do you need?” This helps set a positive tone.
?? Small classes, big support
Groups are usually around 4–8 pupils, which means you get to know each student’s personality, triggers, strengths, and goals. Lessons are shorter and more flexible to support emotional regulation.
?? Lots of behaviour coaching
Learning Mentors spend much of the day helping students manage emotions, resolve conflict, stay regulated, and re-engage with activities. No two days look the same — sometimes you’re supporting in class, sometimes stepping aside with a pupil who needs space.
?? Targeted interventions
This might include:
• anger-management sessions
• social skills work
• mentoring conversations
• tailored academic support
You often see rapid progress because the environment is personalised.
?? Teamwork every minute
Staff support each other constantly. You’re never left to manage challenges alone — radios, shared de-escalation strategies, and strong communication keep the day running smoothly.
?? Moments that matter
The best part? Small victories.
A student staying in class for a full lesson.
A pupil trusting you enough to talk.
Seeing confidence grow week by week.
PRUs can be challenging, but the impact you have is genuinely life-changing.
Location: Manchester M21
Setting: Secondary PRU
Start: Immediate / January
Contract: Full-Time
Daily Rate: £90 – £100 per day
About the Role
We are recruiting a Level 2 Learning Mentor to join our PRU in Manchester (M21). The ideal candidate will have experience supporting behaviour, SEND needs, or pastoral interventions. PRU experience is beneficial but not essential, strong behaviour-support skills and emotional intelligence are key.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver targeted interventions (behaviour, social skills, confidence building)
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams
• Support pupils with emotional dysregulation and trauma-informed approaches
• Provide 1:1 mentoring and reintegration support
• Assist with monitoring pupil progress and behaviour plans
We’re Looking For
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations
• Experience delivering interventions or structured support
• Great communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilience, patience, consistency
What We Offer
• Ongoing CPD and behaviour training
• Supportive, experienced staff team
• A role where no two days are the same and impact is immediate
? What Is a Day Like in a PRU?
Working in a PRU is different from mainstream school — and honestly, that’s what makes it so rewarding. Here’s what a typical day feels like:
?? Calm but purposeful start
Staff greet pupils individually the moment they arrive. Relationships matter hugely, so mornings often involve quick check-ins: “How are you doing today?” “What do you need?” This helps set a positive tone.
?? Small classes, big support
Groups are usually around 4–8 pupils, which means you get to know each student’s personality, triggers, strengths, and goals. Lessons are shorter and more flexible to support emotional regulation.
?? Lots of behaviour coaching
Learning Mentors spend much of the day helping students manage emotions, resolve conflict, stay regulated, and re-engage with activities. No two days look the same — sometimes you’re supporting in class, sometimes stepping aside with a pupil who needs space.
?? Targeted interventions
This might include:
• anger-management sessions
• social skills work
• mentoring conversations
• tailored academic support
You often see rapid progress because the environment is personalised.
?? Teamwork every minute
Staff support each other constantly. You’re never left to manage challenges alone — radios, shared de-escalation strategies, and strong communication keep the day running smoothly.
?? Moments that matter
The best part? Small victories.
A student staying in class for a full lesson.
A pupil trusting you enough to talk.
Seeing confidence grow week by week.
PRUs can be challenging, but the impact you have is genuinely life-changing.