Behaviour & Learning Mentor - Perfect for Psychology Graduates & Students
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Behaviour & Learning Mentor – Perfect for Psychology Graduates & Students
Location: Cardiff
Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time / Term-Time Only
Ideal for: Psychology Graduates & Students
Are you passionate about mental health, education, and child development?
Looking to gain hands-on experience supporting young people in a school setting?
Whether you’re currently studying psychology or a recent graduate, this role offers the perfect opportunity to apply your knowledge and make a real difference.
We want to hear from you!
About the Role:
We're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our supportive school team. You’ll work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral leaders to support students' emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and learning.
This is an excellent opportunity to build experience for careers in:
- Educational or Clinical Psychology
- Counselling & Therapy
- Teaching & SEN Support
- Youth & Social Work
Your Role Will Include:
- Providing 1:1 or small group support for students with emotional, behavioural or learning needs
- Assisting in the implementation of behaviour support plans
- Supporting students with focus, motivation, and emotional regulation
- Helping create a positive, inclusive, and safe school environment
- Working collaboratively with staff and parents to support pupil progress
What We’re Looking For:
- Psychology degree or currently studying psychology (or related subject)
- Interest in child development, mental health, or education
- Excellent communication and empathy skills
- Reliable, patient, and adaptable
- Experience working with children is a bonus, but not essential – full training provided!
Why Join Us?
- Valuable, real-world experience in education and mental health
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and friendly school environment
- Opportunities to progress into permanent or specialist roles
- Ideal placement or gap-year role for aspiring psychologists
Apply now to start your journey in Education!
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 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 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. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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