Criminology Graduate – Aspiring Psychologist Slough – Starting June 1st or September 2026!
Student Support Mentor – SEMH & Vulnerable Learners (Secondary School)
Pay: £108 per day
Location: Slough
Start Date: June 1st or September 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, term time only
Are you a Criminology or Social Science graduate looking to apply your knowledge of human behaviour in a real-world setting? Do you want to understand the link between social factors, trauma, and educational outcomes?
Milk Education, a wellbeing-led and eco-friendly agency, is recruiting passionate graduates to work in a secondary school in Slough. In this Student Support Mentor role, you will support vulnerable pupils to improve their attendance, regulate their emotions, and re-engage with their education.
The Role
This role focuses on supporting students at risk of underachievement, persistent absence, or exclusion. These pupils often present with complex needs, including:
* Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
* Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
* Anxiety, low mood, anger, or emotionally driven behaviour
* Challenging or disruptive behaviour linked to unmet needs
* SEN or undiagnosed additional needs
* Significant barriers to attendance, engagement, and learning
You will work closely with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and teaching staff to help students regulate emotions, rebuild trust in adults, and access learning in a safe and consistent environment.
Your Experience Will Include
* 1:1 and small-group mentoring for vulnerable pupils
* Supporting emotional regulation, self-control, and positive behaviour choices
* Working with students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
* Mentoring pupils to improve attendance, punctuality, and engagement
* Implementing personalised behaviour and support strategies
* Using trauma-informed, restorative, and relational approaches
* Supporting classroom learning where appropriate
* Building trusting relationships with disengaged or high-risk learners
* Gaining hands‑on exposure to safeguarding, behaviour management, and pastoral care
Why This Role Is Valuable Experience for a Criminology Graduate
You will develop:
* A strong understanding of adolescent behaviour and SEMH needs
* Insight into the link between trauma, behaviour, attendance, and attainment
* Practical experience supporting complex emotional and behavioural needs
* Skills in mentoring, motivation, de‑escalation, and relationship‑based practice
Training & CPD
* Free CPD including SEMH, Trauma-Informed Practice, Behaviour & De‑escalation, Safeguarding, and Mental Health Awareness
* Career-focused development aligned with psychology and mental health pathways
Wellbeing & Support
* Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform (including counselling)
* A dedicated consultant who understands your long-term career goals
Benefits for You
* Competitive daily pay (£101.40 per day)
* Fast-track registration and compliance
* Flexible working opportunities (term time only)
* 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
* Free access to Milk Academy (1,000+ discounted CPD courses)
* FREE wellbeing resources and school preparation materials
* 24/7 consultant support
* Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
* Nationwide network of schools and trusts
Who We’re Looking For
* Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Science graduates
* Aspiring Psychologists, Mental Health Practitioners, Youth Justice or Youth Workers
* Calm, empathetic, and resilient individuals
* Graduates passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs
* Those motivated to improve attendance, attainment, and wellbeing
* Candidates confident in building relationships with challenging or disengaged learners
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now or get in touch to find out more about this rewarding opportunity starting June or September 2026.
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