Pastoral Mentor - All-Through PRU - London

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

Competitive daily pay | Specialist PRU & SEMH roles | Long-term with progression options | Free access to behaviour and trauma-informed CPD | Consultant support throughout your placement

Long Term Futures are working in partnership with a highly supportive all-through Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) to appoint an experienced and empathetic Pastoral Mentor. This setting caters to students from KS1 through KS4, many of whom require tailored emotional and behavioural support due to SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, exclusions, or difficult life circumstances.

The role is ideal for someone with a background in youth work, SEMH support or behaviour mentoring, and offers excellent development for someone aspiring to move into pastoral leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Support a consistent caseload of students across a range of age groups, with a focus on building trust, emotional regulation, and confidence
Deliver 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions that support social skills, resilience, and conflict resolution
Work alongside the pastoral and safeguarding teams, offering structured support throughout the school day
Monitor and improve attendance, engagement, and well-being for a designated group of pupils
Implement behaviour support plans and restorative practices
Liaise regularly with families, therapists, SENCo, and external professionals
Assist in daily routines, transitions, and reintegration programmes for returning students

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with students with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or within a PRU/alternative provision
Calm, patient, and consistent approach to managing emotional and behavioural needs
Confident in handling crisis situations, de-escalation, and implementing support plans
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Background in psychology, education, social work, youth work or counselling is desirable
Able to work across primary and secondary age groups within the PRU structure

Location & Transport Links:

Located in East London, the PRU has strong links to:

Stratford (Central, Jubilee, DLR, Overground)
Forest Gate (Elizabeth Line)
Plaistow and Upton Park stations (District/H&C Lines)
Served by local bus routes including 25, 86, 262, 473, and 238
Easily commutable from Tower Hamlets, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, and Hackney

If you're passionate about transforming the lives of students in a PRU setting and have the resilience to make a lasting impact - we want to hear from you.

Apply today with Long Term Futures or get in touch to find out more.

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