Psychology Graduate Learning Mentor

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

Job summary

A secondary school in Walsall is looking for a Psychology Graduate Learning Mentor to provide structured academic support to KS3 and KS4 pupils. The role involves delivering 1:1 sessions, helping students develop independence and study skills while following safeguarding procedures. The ideal candidate holds a degree (2:2 or above) and is passionate about education and wellbeing. This position offers a competitive daily rate and runs from January to July 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in education, SEN, study skills, and wellbeing.
• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS, held or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured 1:1 and small-group support related to classroom learning.
• Model planning and note-taking for pupils.
• Log brief outcomes and update intervention trackers after each session.

Skills

Communication

Confidence in written and spoken English

Calmness

Education

Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject

Job description

Psychology Graduate Learning Mentor

Want experience that aligns with Educational Psychology or ITT? Help KS3 and KS4 pupils stay focused, close gaps and build independent study habits.

Psychology Graduate Learning Mentor
£80 – £95 per day
January 2026 start until July 2026
Secondary School, Walsall
1:1 academic support across the curriculum

The Role:

You will deliver structured 1:1 and small‑group support that ties directly to classroom learning. You will break tasks into simple steps, model planning and note‑taking, and rehearse routines for homework and revision. You will run short, focused sessions in reading, writing and numeracy, then apply gains to subject work in English, maths, science and humanities. You will pre‑teach key vocabulary, show pupils how to use checklists and model answers, and build fluency with retrieval practice. You will log brief outcomes after each session, update intervention trackers, and agree next actions with teachers, Heads of Year and the SENCO. You will keep boundaries consistent, follow safeguarding and behaviour procedures, and support punctuality, equipment checks and calm transitions.

The Candidate & Requirements:

You are calm, observant and clear in your communication. You follow plans, act on feedback quickly and help pupils move towards independence.

• Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication, confident written and spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS, held already or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education/with children, strong interest in SEN, study skills and wellbeing.
• Experience working with children, relevant experience is desirable but not essential.

This Walsall secondary serves a diverse community and keeps lessons purposeful through clear routines and consistent expectations. Departments share sequenced schemes, common assessments and model responses, so intervention aligns with teaching. Reading is supported through guided practice and vocabulary work, while maths follows small, connected steps with regular low‑stakes checks. The inclusion team runs plan–do–review cycles and provides simple tools such as visuals, timers and checklists. New colleagues receive a structured induction, weekly bite‑size CPD and short coaching drop‑ins with precise, usable next moves, giving you strong conditions to evidence progress and prepare for Educational Psychology 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.