Cardiff
Full‑time / Part‑time / Term‑time only
Start date: 7th September 2026
Are you passionate about mental health, education, and supporting young people to thrive? Are you a Psychology student or graduate looking to gain meaningful hands‑on experience in a school setting? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join a welcoming and supportive school team as a Behaviour & Learning Mentor. This role offers invaluable experience supporting children and young people with social, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs while helping you build a strong foundation for future careers in psychology, education, counselling, or social care.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for students with emotional, behavioural, or additional learning needs.
* Support the implementation of behaviour and wellbeing strategies.
* Encourage positive engagement, focus, motivation, and emotional regulation.
* Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils to promote confidence and progress.
* Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and parents/carers to support pupil development.
* This role is temporary, with the possibility of becoming permanent at a later date.
Qualifications
* Psychology degree or currently studying Psychology (or a related subject).
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Patient, adaptable, reliable, and empathetic.
* Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
* Full training and ongoing support provided.
Benefits
* Gain valuable real‑world experience within education and mental health.
* Excellent experience for postgraduate psychology applications.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Friendly, supportive, and experienced school environment.
* Opportunities to progress into long‑term, permanent, or specialist roles.
* Ideal for graduates, university students, placement years, or gap‑year experience.
* All pay rates quoted inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. We undertake safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ to ensure the protection of children. Learning and support for the role will be provided.
Apply now to secure your role starting on 7th September 2026.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided for DBS checks and other compliance.
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