Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor

The Graduate Network; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Network is seeking a Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor in a Good secondary school in Willenhall. This role provides 1:1 academic support for a student with ADHD across the school day, helping to manage routines and keep on task while building confidence with classwork.

You will communicate with teachers and the SENCO, align with SEND guidance, and gain practical school-based experience ahead of a career in educational or clinical psychology.

Qualifications

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing in education/with children.
• A desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 academic support for a student with ADHD across the school day.
• Help the pupil manage routines and stay on task in lessons.
• Break work into manageable steps and build confidence with classwork.
• Feed back clearly to teachers and the SENCO.
• Follow SEND Code of Practice for identifying needs, support and review.

Skills

Communication

Calm demeanour

Education

Degree – 2:2 or above

Job description

Could you be the consistent support a student with ADHD needs to stay focused and make progress in school? Are you looking for meaningful secondary experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?

• Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor
• £85 - £100 per day
• ‘Good’ secondary school, Willenhall
• Start September 2026, finish July 2027
• 1:1 academic support for a student with ADHD

The Role

Provide dedicated 1:1 academic support for a student with ADHD across the school day. You will help the pupil manage routines, stay on task in lessons, break work into manageable steps, and build confidence with classwork, while feeding back clearly to teachers and the SENCO. The SEND Code of Practice remains the statutory guidance schools follow for identifying needs, putting support in place, and reviewing its impact.

The Candidate

You are calm, observant, and able to build trust through consistency and clear communication. You want practical school-based experience, you can stay patient in a busy secondary setting, and you are interested in how focused support helps a young person overcome barriers to learning. This role suits a Psychology graduate who wants relevant experience before progressing into educational or clinical psychology.

Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals – A desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

The School

This ‘Good’ secondary school in Willenhall offers the chance to build valuable SEN experience in a setting where structure, consistency, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO in a role that gives you direct exposure to day-to-day SEND provision, practical intervention, and the support strategies schools use to help pupils with additional needs stay engaged and make progress. National Careers says SEN teaching assistants support teachers to help children with disabilities and special educational needs, which is exactly why this kind of role is useful if you want grounded psychology-related experience rather than just theory from a lecture hall.