Pru Mentor - Manchester, United Kingdom - Tradewind

Tradewind

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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Tradewind are recruiting

Are you passionate about supporting young people from the most vulnerable backgrounds?

Are you calm and resilient in challenging situations?

Do you want to make a difference to children who need it most?

We are recruiting for a
PRU Mentor for an inclusive, welcoming & supportive Primary Pupil Referral Unit, PRU, in Manchester.

About the role:

PRU Teaching Assistant for a Primary PRU in the Manchester area.
Full time hours 8:30am3:30pm each day
Starting ASAP.
Pay up to £90/day.
Will go on to contract for the right person.
Pupils are all aged 511 with EHCPs for Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, SEMH, as well as associated needs such as Autism, ADHD and SpLD.
As their new PRU Mentor you will need to be resilient and be able to persevere through difficult situations.
You will also need to build relationships with pupils quickly while being able to set clear boundaries using a consistent, fair, honest & engaging approach.
Ideally you will have some previous experience as one of the following: Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Teaching Assistant, PRU Teaching Assistant, PRU Mentor, Youth Worker, Pastoral Support Worker, Psychology graduate, Counsellor, Sports Coach or Residential Support Worker.

About the school:

Primary Pupil Referral Unit, PRU, in Manchester.
Broad curriculum based on childrens' needs and interests including vocational learning.
Lessons take place in small groups of no more than 8 pupils.
Supportive management with a supportive and welcoming environment.
Focus on safety and inclusion for staff and pupils.
Child centred approach.
Focus on deescalation and preventative methods and strategies.

About the pupils:

All pupils are aged 51
Pupils all have a EHCP for SEMH or associated needs including ADHD or Autism.
Some pupils require 1:1 pastoral support at times to help manage their emotions & behaviour.
Many from very vulnerable backgrounds.
High proportions of LAC.
Some pupils can display verbal or physical challenging behaviours so any PRU Mentor in this role will need strong deescalation and behaviour management skills.

Benefits of working through Tradewind:

An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience
Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary
Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
More training and development than any other agency which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
Full interview preparation and assistance so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To join us and be successful in this
PRU Mentor role, you will need to:

Overseas Police Checks (if applicable).
Provide a CV with full history.
Min. of two professional references.
Have the legal right to work in the UK.
Some experience supporting children or young adults.

A bit more about Tradewind...

Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer