Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor

Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor

• £85 - £101 per day
• Academic Year - September 2026 to July 2027
• 'Good' school based in Shrewsbury
• Provide tailored interventions to students with additional needs

The Role

Provide tailored intervention and academic support for students with additional needs across the school day. You will work on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping students build confidence, manage routines, stay focused in lessons, and access learning in a way that works for them.

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 setting, and you are interested in how focused support helps young people overcome barriers to learning and feel more secure in school.

Requirements

• Degree - A 2:2 or above in Psychology or a related 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' school based in Shrewsbury offers the chance to build valuable experience in a setting where structure, patience, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals in a role that gives you direct exposure to day to day SEND provision, practical intervention, and the support strategies schools use to help students with additional needs access learning more successfully.