Psychology & Criminology Graduates – Graduate SEND Mentor | Gateshead

Interested in behaviour, development and understanding what makes children tick?

A specialist SEND school in Gateshead is recruiting a Graduate SEND Learning Mentor to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

This could be a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to gain practical experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Teaching, Child Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy or youth-focused careers.

Location: Gateshead
Pay: £92.63–£105 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Your responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation strategies
• Support positive behaviour
• Assist with interventions and learning activities
• Encourage communication and social development
• Support pupils to become more confident and independent
• Work as part of a specialist SEND team

This role could be ideal for

• Psychology Graduates
• Criminology Graduates
• Sociology Graduates
• Childhood Studies Graduates
• Education Graduates
• Graduates considering a career working with children

What you'll get

• Real-world SEND experience
• Experience supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• Free CPD and specialist training
• Valuable experience for future postgraduate study
• Long-term experience within a specialist school

Put your degree into practice and start building your career in SEND. Apply today.