1:1 Learning Mentor (Psychology Grad) ADHD Focus

The Education Network; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to work as a Learning Mentor at a secondary school in Wednesbury. In this pivotal role, you will provide one-to-one support to a student with ADHD, essential for their academic growth and emotional development. This position offers the chance to build valuable experience in the educational sector, fostering patience, emotional intelligence, and understanding of neurodiversity. You will be supported by a strong pastoral team within a school that values personalized interventions and mentoring, making it an ideal first step in your education career.

Qualifications

• Psychology (or related) degree required.
• Experience in mentoring, youth work or tutoring is a plus.
• Genuine interest in neurodiversity and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a student with ADHD on a one-to-one basis across the school day.
• Help the student stay focused, manage transitions, and succeed in a busy classroom.
• Adapt tasks, give regular check-ins, and build a relationship based on consistency and trust.

Skills

Patience

Emotional Intelligence

Consistency

Education

Psychology degree or related

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to work as a Learning Mentor at a secondary school in Wednesbury. In this pivotal role, you will provide one-to-one support to a student with ADHD, essential for their academic growth and emotional development. This position offers the chance to build valuable experience in the educational sector, fostering patience, emotional intelligence, and understanding of neurodiversity. You will be supported by a strong pastoral team within a school that values personalized interventions and mentoring, making it an ideal first step in your education career.