At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with SEMH needs through one-to-one and small group mentoring.
- Company: Teaching Personnel, a leading agency in education support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, and career guidance.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term roles and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Degree in Psychology, Education, or related field preferred.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Graduate Learning & Behaviour Mentor
Location
Manchester
Agency
Teaching Personnel
Start Date
September
Contract
Full-Time
Are you a recent graduate eager to gain practical experience in education, psychology, or youth support?
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a Graduate Learning & Behaviour Mentor to work within a specialist school in Manchester, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This setting provides tailored support for children and young people facing challenges such as anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional regulation needs, low confidence, and behavioural barriers to learning.
About the Position
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop valuable experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
You will support students on an individual and small-group basis, helping them overcome obstacles, engage positively with education, and achieve their potential.
Main Duties
- Deliver targeted one-to-one and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
- Establish positive and professional relationships that promote trust and emotional wellbeing.
- Support pupils in developing appropriate coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.
- Encourage positive behaviour through consistent guidance and reinforcement techniques.
- Assist teaching staff in delivering personalised learning activities and interventions.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and other support staff to meet individual student needs.
- Promote independence, resilience, confidence, and social development.
- Candidate Requirements
- A degree in Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology, or a related subject is desirable.
- A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A patient, adaptable, and compassionate approach.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Previous experience working with young people, either professionally or voluntarily, is advantageous but not required.
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel
- Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
- Excellent experience for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, social work, or youth justice.
- Access to free and discounted CPD courses and training programmes.
- Ongoing support and career guidance from a dedicated consultant.
- Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent education roles.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with Df E 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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