School-Based Psychology Mentor (Student/Graduate)

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Cardiff is seeking Psychology graduates or students to work as Behaviour & Learning Mentors in secondary schools. You will support pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4, helping with confidence, wellbeing and learning engagement.

The role offers practical experience for those aiming for Educational or Clinical psychology paths and related helping professions. DBS and EWC compliance will be provided with ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Studying towards, or recently graduated from a psychology degree or related subject.
• Interest in child development, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Empathetic, patient and approachable with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils experiencing anxiety, low confidence or difficulty engaging with learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and act as a positive role model.
• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Skills

Psychology degree

Empathetic

Effective communicator

Team player

Education

Psychology degree or related subject

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Cardiff is seeking Psychology graduates or students to work as Behaviour & Learning Mentors in secondary schools. You will support pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4, helping with confidence, wellbeing and learning engagement.

The role offers practical experience for those aiming for Educational or Clinical psychology paths and related helping professions. DBS and EWC compliance will be provided with ongoing support.