Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor

The Education Network; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is looking for a Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor to provide specialized support for a Year 9 pupil with autism in Wednesbury. The role involves delivering tailored 1:1 assistance throughout the school day, helping the pupil overcome learning barriers. Candidates should have a degree in psychology (2:2 or above), strong communication skills, and an understanding of autism support. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly CPD

Structured induction program

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or a closely related subject, minimum 2:2.
• Enhanced DBS certificate required or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience with young people as a mentor or tutor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 9 pupil with autism.
• Prepare clear task demands and key vocabulary before lessons.
• Capture outcomes and share next actions with teachers.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow plans

Observant nature

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:2 or above)

Job description

Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor

Want experience tailored to Educational Psychology?

Support a Year 9 pupil with autism so each lesson is clear and manageable.

• Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor
• £82 - £98 per day
• January 2026 until July 2026
• ‘Good’ secondary school, Sandwell
• 1:1 support for a Year 9 student with Autism

The Role:

You will provide consistent 1:1 support that removes barriers to learning across the school day. Before lessons, you will preview task demands and key vocabulary, agree a simple plan, and set up checklists so the pupil can start work quickly. In class, you will break tasks into small steps, model examples, prompt with now next cards, and use quiet signals to keep focus. You will coach regulation strategies, plan short resets when needed, and help with transitions so movement between rooms stays calm. After lessons, you will capture quick outcomes, note triggers and wins, and share next actions with subject teachers, the SENCO and home where required. You will keep routines tight at entry, equipment checks and homework hand-ins and follow safeguarding and behaviour procedures at all times.

The Candidate & Requirements:

You are calm, observant and clear in your language. You follow plans, act on feedback quickly and help pupils grow independence.

• Degree, 2:2 or above in Psychology or a closely related subject.
• Communication, strong written and spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS, held already or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education/with young people, committed to autism support and wellbeing.
• Experience with children or young people, such as mentoring or tutoring, is desirable but not essential.

The School:

This ‘Good’ Sandwell secondary runs simple, consistent routines that keep lessons purposeful. Departments share sequenced schemes, model responses and common assessments, so your support aligns with classroom teaching. Reading is reinforced through guided practice and vocabulary work. Maths and science are taught in small, connected steps with frequent low stakes checks to surface gaps early. The inclusion team operates plan do review cycles and provides practical tools such as visuals, timers and checklists, with access to regulation spaces when required. New colleagues receive a structured induction, weekly CPD and regular coaching drop ins with precise, usable targets. You will have the conditions to evidence impact quickly and prepare for EP or ITT routes.

How to Apply

Apply through the job advert with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in-school observation. Roles may close early if filled.

Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.