Psychology Graduate Behaviour Mentor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Recruitment consultant support

Free online courses

Discounted CPD opportunities

Temp and perm roles

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Psychology Graduate Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive SEN school in Ebbw Vale. You will work with students with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and other needs, applying innovative strategies to help them learn and feel safe.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, building strong relationships, and implementing behaviour support alongside teachers and SEN professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology (or related subject).
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings.
• Assist pupils with behavioural, emotional and social challenges.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and confidence.
• Implement behaviour support strategies alongside teachers and SEN professionals.
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to support plans

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Experience SEN and challenging_behaviu

Behaviour management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Tools

DBS check

EWC registration

Job description

£92.63 - 92.63 per day + Additional Benefits

Location: Ebbw Vale

Location: Aberdare, CF44

Job Type: Temporary | Full Time

Post Date: 17/09/2026

Suitable to NQT: No

Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm

Psychology Graduate Behaviour Mentor

We are seeking a passionate and resilient Psychology Graduate Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive SEN school. You must be equipped to anticipate a fast paced and change from day to day. This kind of environment will allow you to think outside the box and adopt teaching and learning strategies different to ‘traditional learning’. We are seeking a passionate and resilient Psychology Graduate Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive SEN school.

Working closely with students who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism (ASC), ADHD and other additional needs, you will play a key role in helping young people overcome barriers to learning and feel safe, understood, and capable of progress.

Day in the life:

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings.
• Assist pupils with behavioural, emotional and social challenges.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and confidence.
• Implement behaviour support strategies alongside teachers and SEN professionals.
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to support plans

How you will stand out:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology (or related subject)
• Resilient, patient and understanding attitude
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours
• The ability to implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively
• A commitment to encouraging the pupil’s engagement, confidence, and emotional development

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain (if not already holding):

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training provided
• At least two professional references covering the past two years
• Experience with SEN (Preferred)

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• A wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities
• Access to both temporary and permanent roles across local partnership schools

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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