Graduate Behaviour Mentor

Smile Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational support organization is seeking a Graduate Behaviour Mentor to support students with challenging behavior in a secondary school. Ideal candidates should be recent graduates in Psychology or related fields, demonstrating empathy and resilience. The role provides hands-on experience and a pathway to careers in education or mental health, with flexible working options and dedicated support from an education consultant.

Benefits

Hands-on experience for PGCE or Educational Psychology

Ongoing training and CPD access

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Psychology or related field.
• Experience with mentoring or youth work.
• Understanding of safeguarding and special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students needing behavioral assistance.
• Promote positive behavior and engagement.
• Deliver interventions and strategies to improve behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Psychology or Education degree

Job description

Graduate Behaviour Mentor


Are you a recent Psychology graduate or a graduate in a related field looking to gain hands-on experience working in a secondary school environment?


Do you have a passion for supporting students with challenging behaviour, ADHD, SEMH, or SEN needs? Are you patient, resilient and eager to build a career in education or mental health?


If yes – this Graduate Behaviour Mentor role is the perfect opportunity to start your journey in education.


Graduate Behaviour Mentor – Role Overview:

• Work 1:1 and in small groups with students who require behavioural and emotional support
• Support pupils with ADHD, SEMH, and ASC needs
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing
• Deliver targeted interventions and behaviour strategies
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and inclusion teams
• Encourage academic and social development
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents

Ideal Candidate – Graduate Behaviour Mentor:

• Recent Psychology or Education graduate (or related discipline)
• Experience working with young people (e.g. mentoring, youth work, school support, volunteering)
• Understanding of safeguarding, special educational needs, and behaviour management
• Calm, empathetic, and proactive under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A desire to work in education, educational psychology, counselling, or youth work

Why Work as a Graduate Behaviour Mentor with Smile Education Northwest?

• Hands-on experience ideal for PGCE, Educational Psychology, or Counselling pathways
• Dedicated support from a professional education consultant
• Access to CPD and ongoing training
• Flexible working options and long-term placements
• Clear and competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities for permanent roles after placement

Apply Now – Graduate Behaviour Mentor
If you are a recent graduate looking to build a meaningful career supporting students in education, we want to hear from you.
Apply directly through this advert or email Joseph at [e-mail] with your CV.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.