At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and mentor pupils with behavioural and emotional challenges in alternative education settings.
- Company: Principal Education, dedicated to making a difference in vulnerable children's lives.
- Benefits: Earn £105–£130 per day, with higher rates for ongoing roles and meaningful impact.
- Other info: Full-time role, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a rewarding role where you can truly change lives and support those in need.
- Qualifications: Must have the right to work in the UK and experience with SEN support.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
Principal Education is seeking hard‑working and enthusiastic educators to work as Behaviour Mentors and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in PRUs and behavioural units across London. These alternative education settings provide tailored academic, emotional, and social support for children unable to access mainstream education. Many pupils will have SEN statements or behavioural challenges such as autism, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, or dyspraxia.
The role
You will provide targeted support and guidance for pupils with significant behavioural, emotional, and academic needs. This may involve working 1:1 or in very small groups, both inside the classroom and in a mentorship capacity. These roles are full‑time (Monday–Friday) to provide consistency and continuity for the pupils you support.
What you MUST demonstrate
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to support pupils with SEN and behavioural challenges
- Patience, empathy, composure, and diligence
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Recent enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Overseas police clearance if lived abroad for 6+ months in last 5 years
- Based in London or within a commutable distance
Pay and benefits
- £105–£130 per day, depending on experience
- Higher rates for ongoing roles, aligned with school pay scales
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in vulnerable pupils’ lives
Apply now
To discuss this opportunity or your suitability, contact Imogen Mills at temp1@principal-education.co.uk or call 0203 916 5126. Submitting an updated CV with your expression of interest will strengthen your application.
Behaviour mentors and LSAs needed for work in PRUs and behavioural units acro employer: Principal Education
Principal Education is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Behaviour Mentors and Learning Support Assistants. With a focus on professional development, our team members benefit from ongoing training and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable pupils across London. Join us to be part of a compassionate community that values patience, empathy, and the transformative power of education.
