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Learning Mentor | PRU / SEMH | Islington | Full-Time
Are you a Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Youth Worker with experience supporting young people with SEMH and behavioural needs?
A specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Islington is looking for a confident and resilient Learning Mentor to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.
This is a great opportunity for someone who understands that getting a young person back into education isn't always about the lesson itself — it's about building trust, removing barriers and helping them believe they can succeed.
The Role – Learning Mentor
You will work closely with pupils who may have experienced exclusions, persistent disengagement, challenging behaviour or difficulties within mainstream education.
Your role will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
- Supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs
- Helping pupils re-engage with education and develop positive learning habits
- Building strong, consistent relationships with young people
- Supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and classroom learning
- Helping pupils manage barriers to learning, confidence and motivation
- Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support individual pupils
- Encouraging independence, resilience and positive behaviour
- Supporting pupils to work towards their academic, behavioural and personal targets
- Providing a calm, consistent and positive presence throughout the school day
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Who We're Looking For
The school is looking for someone who can combine empathy with clear boundaries and isn't easily phased by challenging situations.
You could be a:
- Learning Mentor
- Teaching Assistant
- Behaviour Mentor
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Youth Worker
- Support Worker
- Graduate looking to build experience in education or psychology
Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, PRUs, Alternative Provision (AP), exclusions, youth work or vulnerable young people would be highly desirable.
Most importantly, you will need to be patient, resilient, consistent and genuinely committed to helping young people make progress.
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This isn't a traditional classroom support role.
You'll have the opportunity to work with young people who may have struggled in mainstream education and help them rebuild their confidence, re-engage with learning and make positive changes.
You'll gain valuable experience across education, behaviour, pastoral support and SEMH while working alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff.
The role offers:
- Full-time, long-term position
- Specialist PRU / Alternative Provision experience
- Support from experienced education and pastoral professionals
- Opportunity to develop your SEN, SEMH and behaviour experience
- Potential for a permanent position
- A genuinely rewarding role with clear impact on pupil outcomes
Interested?
If you're a Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Youth Worker looking for a challenging but rewarding role supporting young people with SEMH and behavioural needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Ribbons & Reeves for more information.
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