Criminology Graduate Behaviour Mentor - Wallsend (Full-Time)

Criminology Graduate Behaviour Mentor – Wallsend (Full-Time)

Turn your understanding of behaviour into a rewarding role supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Criminology Graduate Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEMH setting in Wallsend. This role is ideal for graduates looking to gain practical experience working with young people who may face barriers related to behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement with education.

You'll work closely with pupils, helping them develop coping strategies, positive relationships and the confidence to succeed both academically and personally.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We'll help you gain valuable school-based experience while developing skills that support a range of future careers.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies




• FREE access to our online CPD Academy




• Behaviour Management and SEND training




• A dedicated local consultant




• Long-term opportunities




• Career development support




• Interview preparation and guidance

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs




• Encouraging positive behaviour choices




• Building strong professional relationships




• Supporting emotional regulation




• Working on a 1:1 basis and in small groups




• Helping pupils re-engage with learning




• Following behaviour support plans




• Working closely with teaching staff




• Promoting confidence and resilience

What we're looking for

You'll have a degree in Criminology or a related subject and a genuine interest in supporting young people.

You'll also be:

• Calm and resilient




• Empathetic and approachable




• A confident communicator




• Positive and proactive




• Professional and dependable




• Eager to learn and develop

Who this role would suit

• Criminology Graduates




• Psychology Graduates




• Behaviour Mentors




• Youth Workers




• Support Workers




• Aspiring Probation or Youth Justice Professionals

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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