Graduate Behaviour Mentor
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Are you a graduate with a passion for helping others? Have you considered a career within Criminal Justice or Probation but don't know where to start? This could be the first step to your dream career!
A Specialist Provision in Reading are looking for a Graduate to work as a Behaviour Mentor, and support their pupils who face emotional and behavioural challenges. You will be based in the classroom, helping students overcome obstacles to their education and achieve their full potential.
The students at this school face challenges in managing their emotions, which can lead to sudden outbursts, anxiety, or mood swings. They often struggle to build and maintain positive relationships with others, and may tend to isolate themselves due to various mental health difficulties. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in engaging the students, promoting positive decision-making, and supporting their emotional resilience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate aiming to build experience in the mental health sector and grow confident in managing challenging behaviours. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will gain a deeper understanding of mental health and an insight into the challenges young people face. You will also take part in restorative practices and therapeutic interventions within the school, giving you a unique edge compared to other graduates.
The school are looking for a graduate who is passionate about working with children and teenagers. A degree in Psychology, Criminology or a relevant field would be ideal!
- Graduate Behaviour Mentor
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Support
- ASAP Start
- £90 - £100 per day, PAYE
- Reading
If you are interested in this role, please apply today!
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⭐ Highlight your Psychology or Criminology degree prominently as the school specifically seeks these qualifications
📊 Quantify any experience with young people: 'Mentored 8 students during university placement, improving attendance by 25%'
🌐 Emphasise any mental health awareness training or volunteer work with vulnerable populations
🎯 Mention interest in Criminal Justice or Probation careers as this aligns with the school's pathway vision
🤝 Showcase examples of managing challenging situations or supporting others through difficult times
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- •Supported 12 university peers through mental health crises during Psychology placement, achieving 95% positive feedback on empathetic approach
- •Completed 40-hour volunteer programme with local youth centre, helping 8 at-risk teenagers develop emotional regulation strategies
- •Researched therapeutic interventions for adolescent anxiety as part of Psychology dissertation, presenting findings to 25 academic staff
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Dear Hiring Manager,
The Graduate Behaviour Mentor position at your Reading Specialist Provision represents exactly the career pathway I seek in mental health and Criminal Justice. With my Psychology degree and genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people, I am drawn to your school's focus on restorative practices and therapeutic interventions for SEMH students.
My background in understanding emotional regulation and behavioural challenges positions me well to support students facing anxiety, mood swings and relationship difficulties. Through my degree studies and volunteer work, I have developed the patience and resilience needed to help young people overcome educational barriers whilst building their emotional resilience.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you implement restorative practices with a student who has damaged school property?
- ›What therapeutic interventions would you use for a student experiencing anxiety attacks?
- ›How do you recognise early warning signs of emotional dysregulation in teenagers?
- ›What strategies would you employ to build rapport with an isolated student?
- ›How would you document and track behavioural progress for SEMH students?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped someone through a difficult emotional situation
- ›Describe how you would handle a student having a sudden outburst in class
- ›Give an example of when you've had to remain calm under pressure
- ›How would you approach building trust with a student who has relationship difficulties?
- ›Tell me about a time you showed resilience when facing a challenging situation
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you helped someone through a difficult emotional situation
Describe how you would handle a student having a sudden outburst in class