Psychology Graduate Learning Mentor

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

Psychology Graduate Learning Mentor – Wednesbury Secondary School

Are you a psychology graduate keen to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting? This role offers hands-on SEN experience and is perfect if you're considering a future in education or mental health.

*** Psychology Graduate Learning Mentor
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** £85 - £100 per day
*** Secondary School location: Wednesbury
*** 1:1 support for a student with ADHD

The Role
You’ll support a student with ADHD on a one-to-one basis across the school day, helping them stay focused, manage transitions, and succeed in a busy classroom environment. You’ll adapt tasks, give regular check-ins and build a relationship based on consistency and trust.

This is not a typical teaching assistant role – it’s tailored, personal and vital. You’ll help this young person access learning and grow in confidence throughout the year.

The Candidate
You’ve got a psychology (or related) degree and a genuine interest in neurodiversity and learning needs. You might have experience in mentoring, youth work or tutoring, and you’re comfortable working 1:1.

Patience, consistency and emotional intelligence are key. You’ll need to build trust, set boundaries, and support learning in a calm, professional way.

The School
This Wednesbury secondary school has a strong pastoral team and a supportive approach to SEND. They value mentoring and personalised interventions, and you'll have plenty of guidance from the SENCo and teaching staff.

Start building your SEN experience now – this is a great first step into the sector.