PRU Mentor
- Posted 27 August 2025
- Salary £95 - £110 per day
- LocationBury
- Job type High Level Teaching Assistant
- Discipline Special Needs
- ReferenceMP208881CT3100-A470949
Job description
Step Teachers Manchester are hiring for a PRU Mentor in Bury.
Are you passionate about inspiring and supporting young people?
Looking for a meaningful role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of vulnerable students?
If yes, this PRU Mentor opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for!
We’re recruiting a PRU Mentor to join a dedicated team at a Secondary Alternative Provision in Bury. This Full-time & Long-Term position starting in September and offers the chance to work in a setting where every day counts.
Role:
- Position: PRU Mentor
- Location: Secondary Alternative Provision, Bury
- Start Date: September 2025.
- Hours: Full time – Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
- Contract: Long Term – could go perm eventually.
- Pay: £95–£110 per day (depending on experience)
- Paid PAYE directly via Step Teachers – no umbrella companies
- Equal pay to permanent staff after 12 weeks.
- STEP Perks – 24hr GP sessions, discounts on shops, gyms etc.
- FREE CPD – Step, National College & Creative Education
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH), challenging behaviours, and Autism within the classroom
- Using empathy, patience, and resilience to connect with students from vulnerable backgrounds
- Recognising behavioural triggers and applying de-escalation techniques
- Breaking down instructions and tasks to support individual understanding and success
- Assisting across the classroom or with specific students as required
- Promoting positive reinforcement and encouragement
- Collaborating with teachers, support staff, families, and external professionals
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
Why this role stands out:
- Make a genuine impact outside mainstream education
- Work in a creative and adaptable environment that tailors support to each student
- Be part of a passionate and values-driven team
- Benefit from continuous training and leadership committed to your development
- Help foster trust, confidence, and resilience in students facing significant challenges
- Located in a supportive Bury community with a welcoming atmosphere
What you’ll gain:
- Strong likelihood of permanent placement after 12 weeks
- Excellent rates of pay and fair working conditions
- One-to-one support from an experienced consultant (13 years in the field)
- A chance to transform lives through meaningful, day-to-day engagement
- A steppingstone to further your career and skillset in education or care
- A safe and inclusive work environment with a tight-knit staff team
What we need from you:
- A CV showing at least 10 years of work/education history
- Right to Work in the UK and Proof of Address
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- References covering the past 2 years
- Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
- Some prior experience supporting children or young adults that display challenging behaviours or Mental Health.
- Patience, empathy, resilience, hard work and dedication is a must in this role!
Ready to make a lasting difference in young lives?
Apply now for this rewarding PRU Mentor role in Bury and start your journey towards a meaningful and fulfilling career in education.
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Contact Graham Warner today on 07385501183 or email at grahamw@stepteachers.co.uk
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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