Social Work Students - Behaviour Mentor Roles
  • Wales,Newport
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £16.11 - £17.11 per hour
Job Description:
Full job descriptionocial Work Students Wanted - Behaviour Mentor Opportunities in Newport Schools

Newport
Competitive daily rates from £90 per day (dependent on experience)
Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available
September 2026 Start | Long-Term & Supply Roles

Are you studying Social Work and looking to gain valuable hands-on experience while making a real difference to young people’s lives?

We’re recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Social Work Students to work as Behaviour Mentors in schools across Newport. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills supporting children and young people, while building experience that complements your studies and future career.

The Role

Support pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support

Work with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

Encourage positive behaviour, resilience and engagement with learning

Build strong relationships with pupils, teachers and pastoral teams

Record progress and contribute to behaviour support strategies

Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What Aspire People Can Offer You

Flexible work around your university timetable

Long-term and day-to-day opportunities

Valuable experience for a future career in Social Work

Competitive daily rates from £90 per day (dependent on experience)

Holiday pay available

Free CPD training including safeguarding and behaviour management

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

DBS refund available (within the £100 joining bonus)

Who We’re Looking For

Currently studying Social Work or a related degree

Experience working with children or young people is essential (placement, volunteering, youth work, mentoring, coaching, residential care or similar)

Calm, patient and resilient approach

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential

Welsh-speaking skills are desirable but not essential

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one


REFER A FRIEND

Do you know a Teacher or Teaching Assistant looking for work?

If so, Aspire will pay you up to £250* for every successful referral!


Apply Today

If you’re a Social Work Student looking to gain rewarding school-based experience in Newport, we’d love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Job number 3953207

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