Trauma-Informed Youth Support Mentor
Brent, North West London
£90–£110 per day (PAYE only)
Full-time | Term-time only | Temp to Perm
Are you experienced in supporting young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs? Do you believe that strong relationships, structure and consistency can change a young person’s direction?
A specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Brent is seeking a full-time Trauma-Informed Youth Support Mentor to work with secondary-aged pupils who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
About the role
You will play a key role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams, you will:
Provide consistent 1:1 and small group mentoring
Support pupils during lessons and unstructured times
Implement behaviour and risk management plans
Use restorative and de-escalation strategies
Promote emotional regulation, resilience and positive engagement
This is a hands-on role within alternative provision. You will need to be confident, calm under pressure and able to maintain firm, professional boundaries while building positive relationships.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
PRUs or alternative provision
SEMH specialist settings
Youth work or mentoring
Residential care or children’s homes
Pastoral or behaviour support roles in secondary schools
Prisons or Youth Offender Institutions
If you have worked in custodial settings and understand behaviour management, conflict resolution and the importance of consistency, your experience is highly transferable and valued in this environment.
The ideal candidate will be:
Resilient and emotionally intelligent
Confident managing challenging behaviour
Skilled in de-escalation techniques
Able to uphold high expectations
Committed to supporting long-term change
What we offer
£90–£110 per day depending on experience
PAYE only (no umbrella companies)
Full-time, term-time role
Temporary to permanent opportunity
Ongoing training in SEMH and trauma-informed practice
Supportive leadership team with progression opportunities
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting where safety, structure and belief help young people re-engage with education.
Apply today to be considered for this Trauma-Informed Youth Support Mentor role in Brent or contact Daniel at Parker Smith Inclusion on 02030114848
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