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Graduate Behaviour Mentor – Psychology Graduate | SEN School | Stockport

Location: Stockport

Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible Start

Salary: Competitive – Based on experience

Kickstart Your Career in Psychology or Education – Join a Thriving SEN School in Stockport!

Are you a recent psychology graduate or someone with experience working with children or young people? Are you passionate about supporting students with behavioural needs and looking to gain hands-on experience in a school setting?

An excellent SEN secondary school in Stockport is looking for a Graduate Behaviour Mentor to support students with behavioural and additional needs, including ADHD, ASC, and SEMH. This is a fantastic stepping stone for a future career in education, mental health, therapy, or clinical psychology.

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies
• Assist students with additional needs including autism (ASC), ADHD, and SEMH
• Provide academic, emotional and social development support
• Work collaboratively with SENCOs, teaching assistants, and external agencies
• Adapt to different classrooms, year groups, and learning styles as needed

• Degree in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or a related field (desirable)
• Experience working with children or young people, especially in a SEN, PRU or youth work setting
• Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills
• A calm, proactive, and professional approach to behaviour management
• A passion for inclusive education and mental health support
• Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)

• Build valuable school-based experience for psychology, SEN, or teaching careers
• Long-term roles with real impact and development opportunities
• Access to CPD and training to support your professional growth
• Transparent and competitive daily pay, paid weekly
• Work with a dedicated consultant who understands your goals
• Join an award-winning and trusted education recruitment agency

If you\'re ready to take the next step in your psychology or SEN career, click “Apply Now” or contact Joseph directly at joseph@smile-education.co.uk to discuss the role further.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo thorough compliance checks, including Enhanced DBS, references, and right-to-work verification.

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