Graduate Behaviour Mentor - Durham | Start Your Career in Education
Graduated and wondering what to do next?
Are you a recent graduate with a Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology or other relevant degree?
Want to gain valuable experience working with children and young people before taking your next career step?
Milk Education is working with welcoming and supportive schools across Durham and the surrounding areas, and we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Graduate Behaviour Mentors to join schools throughout the 2026/27 academic year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to put your degree into practice, gain hands-on experience and make a genuine difference to young people who need additional support.
What will you be doing?
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
- Support pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and confidence.
- Encourage positive choices and independence.
- Help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
- Support pupils with SEMH, SEND, ADHD, autism and additional needs.
- Use calm and consistent approaches when managing challenging behaviour.
- Work alongside teachers, pastoral teams and other school staff.
- Encourage pupils to engage positively with learning and school life.
Who are we looking for?
We're particularly interested in graduates with degrees in:
- Psychology
- Education
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Childhood Studies
- Counselling
- Youth & Community Work
- Health & Social Care
- Other relevant subjects
You don't necessarily need previous school experience. We're looking for graduates who are empathetic, resilient, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people.
Any previous experience in youth work, care, support work, mentoring, tutoring, volunteering or working with children would be highly beneficial.
Why Milk Education?
- Competitive weekly pay
- FastTrack™ registration and compliance
- 5-star rated service and support
- 1,000+ free & discounted CPD courses
- Dedicated personal consultant
- Educator wellbeing support
- Perks Portal with exclusive discounts
- Free teaching resources and PSHE lesson plans
- Access to trusted school and trust partners
We have day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities, with the potential for permanent positions for the right candidates.
Ready to put your degree into action?
If you're a graduate in Durham looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
This could be your first step towards a career in teaching, educational psychology, SEN, youth work, counselling or wider education.
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in
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Graduate Behaviour Mentor - Durham | Start Your Career In Education in North East employer: AMA Admin
Milk Education is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for SEND Mentor Assistants. Located in North Liverpool, we prioritise the wellbeing of our educators by offering excellent pay rates, a fast-registration process, and access to professional development opportunities, including free CPD courses. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ensures that you will be part of a purpose-driven team that values your contributions and supports your growth in the education sector.
