Graduate Behaviour Mentor. Job in Thatcham Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Thatcham is seeking a Graduate Behaviour Mentor to support students aged 11-18 with mental health needs and behaviour changes. This full-time role involves providing individual and group support, managing behaviour, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal for recent Psychology or Criminology graduates, offering hands-on experience in a school setting. Competitive daily rate of £85 to £95.

Qualifications

• High level of resilience to face challenging situations.
• Experience working with challenging behaviour is beneficial.
• Experience in a school setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support in the classroom.
• Manage students' behaviour and develop social skills.
• Foster a positive learning environment and serve as a role model.

Skills

Resilience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Are you a university graduate interested in mental health and behaviour? Are you interested in positive reinforcement and helping to inspire young people with challenging behaviour? Are you considering a future in youth work or psychology?

An Alternative Provision just outside of Thatcham is looking for a Graduate Behaviour Mentor to join their team on a full-time basis, starting immediately and continuing until July 2026. As a Graduate Behaviour Mentor you will support students aged 11 to 18 with mental health needs and behaviour changes throughout the school day, helping to support them socially, emotionally and academically.

In this role you will provide both 1:1 and group support in the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher, manage the students’ behaviour, develop appropriate social and emotional skills, and foster a positive and encouraging learning environment. You will serve as a positive role model that students can trust and emulate, helping them to thrive after education and live independently when they leave school.

This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates seeking experience with challenging behaviour and mental health. Those looking toward a future in criminal justice or youth work will gain valuable hands‑on skills and networking opportunities with teachers, therapists and psychologists on site.

To succeed you need a high level of resilience and a willingness to face challenging days head‑on. Experience working with children or adults with challenging behaviour is beneficial, as is any experience in a school setting.

• Graduate Behaviour Mentor
• Full‑time Monday to Friday, 08:30‑15:30
• £85 to £95 per day
• Psychology & Criminology graduates apply!
• Thatcham