Graduate Behaviour Mentor / Youth Mentor

£24,420–£26,513 per annum | Full-Time | Alternative Provision | ASAP Start

Are you a Psychology, Criminology, Sociology or Sports Science graduate looking to make a genuine difference in young people's lives?

Do you have the confidence, resilience and personality to engage young people who have struggled in mainstream education?

Could you become the positive role model who helps a vulnerable young person turn their future around?

KPI Education is recruiting an exceptional Graduate Behaviour Mentor / Youth Mentor for a specialist Alternative Provision setting in Stafford, Staffordshire.

This is not your typical classroom support role.

You'll work with young people who may have experienced behavioural challenges, social and emotional difficulties, disrupted education or barriers to learning.

We're looking for someone with energy, empathy, patience and the ability to build meaningful relationships with young people who need consistent support and encouragement.

The Opportunity

• Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
• Salary: £24,420–£26,513 per annum
• Contract: Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Start Date: ASAP
• Setting: Specialist Alternative Provision
• Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
• Progression: Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, youth workers and pastoral professionals

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Graduate Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Provide one-to-one mentoring for young people with additional behavioural and emotional needs.
• Support students with SEMH challenges and barriers to learning.
• Build trusting relationships through consistency, patience and positive reinforcement.
• Deliver engaging educational activities and personal development sessions.
• Help young people develop emotional resilience, confidence and essential life skills.
• Work alongside teaching staff, families and external professionals to support individual progress.

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome applications from graduates who demonstrate:

• A degree in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education, Sports Science or a related subject.
• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and difficult situations.
• Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and resilience.
• A genuine passion for alternative education, SEND and supporting vulnerable young people.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car – essential.

Experience in PRUs, Alternative Provision, SEND, youth work or trauma-informed practice would be particularly advantageous.

Why Apply Through KPI Education?

We specialise in connecting ambitious graduates with rewarding, long-term careers in education.

This opportunity offers meaningful frontline experience and the chance to make a lasting difference.

Could you be the person who changes a young person's outlook on education?

Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you would make an outstanding Behaviour Mentor.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and be willing to undergo enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

Interviews available immediately – apply now!

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