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Graduate Behaviour Mentor
- Posted: 31-07-2025
- Category: Teaching Assistants
- Location: Manchester
- Type: Full-time / Contract
- Salary: £90 - £110 per day
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.
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