Graduate Behaviour Support Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking compassionate graduates to provide dedicated support to students with special educational needs in Sheffield. The role involves working closely with experienced staff to help pupils thrive academically and emotionally. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a related field and demonstrate a deep commitment to making a positive impact in education.

Benefits

FREE Thrive training and CPD

Weekly pay via PAYE

Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in relevant fields.
• Commitment to working with students with special educational needs.
• Experience with mentoring or volunteering with vulnerable people is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, or complex needs.
• Offering encouragement and guidance during lessons.
• Helping manage emotional and behavioural challenges.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Education

Degree in Psychology, Education, Youth Work, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Just graduated and ready to do something that matters?
If you’ve got patience, empathy, and a desire to help young people grow—we’ve got just the role.

We’re looking for caring, calm, and motivated graduates to support students with special educational needs and behavioural challenges. You’ll be based in a specialist school, working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and SENCOs, helping pupils navigate learning, emotions, and daily routines.

What the role involves:

• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, or complex needs

• Offering encouragement and guidance during lessons

• Helping manage emotional and behavioural challenges

• Being a consistent, positive presence in a pupil’s day

• Working 1:1 or in small groups to build trust and confidence

This could be perfect if you’re:

• A recent graduate in Psychology, Education, Youth Work, Social Work, or a related field

• Considering teaching, educational psychology, or a career in mental health

• Great at staying calm under pressure and committed to making a difference

What you’ll get:

• Real-world experience in SEND and inclusion

• FREE Thrive training and CPD through Protocol Education

• Weekly pay via PAYE—no umbrella deductions

• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant who genuinely cares

No school experience? No problem.
If you’ve volunteered, mentored, or worked with vulnerable people in any capacity—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding, people-first career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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