Graduate Behaviour Worker – Youth Support Role

About the role

We are looking for a recent university graduate to join an Alternative Provision school near Devizes as a Graduate Behaviour Worker. In this full‑time position you will support pupils aged 11‑18 with mental‑health needs and challenging behaviour throughout the school day.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and group support to students in the classroom.
• Help manage and positively influence student behaviour.
• Develop pupils’ social and emotional skills.
• Foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
• Act as a trusted role model for young people.

Required profile

• Recent graduate (e.g., Psychology, Criminology, related fields).
• High level of resilience and willingness to face challenging days.
• Interest in mental health, youth work, or criminal justice.
• Experience working with children or adults with challenging behaviour (beneficial).
• Experience in a school setting (beneficial).

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time schedule: Monday‑Friday, 08:30‑15:30.
• Daily rate of £90‑£100.
• Opportunities to network with teachers, therapists and psychologists.
• Hands‑on experience with challenging behaviour and mental‑health support.