Average Academic Mentor salary in the UK

SEN Academic MentorCould you provide the steady support a Year 9 pupil with Autism needs to feel settled and successful in school? Are you looking for meaningful secondary SEN experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?*** SEN Academic Mentor *** £85 - £100 per day *** ‘Good’ secondary school, Willenhall *** Start September 2026, finish July 2027 *** 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 9 with AutismThe Role: Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 9 pupil with Autism across the school day. You will help the pupil follow routines, stay engaged in lessons, manage transitions, and access learning with greater confidence, while feeding back clearly to teachers and the SENCO. Schools are expected to follow the SEND Code of Practice and use a graduated approach to identify need, put support in place, and review 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 structured support helps pupils with additional needs feel included and make progress. This role would suit a graduate who wants relevant SEN experience before progressing into educational or clinical psychology.RequirementsDegree – 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 consistency, structure, 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 strategies schools use to help pupils with Autism access learning more successfully. National Careers guidance says SEN teaching assistants support teachers to help children with disabilities and special educational needs.How to Apply Apply today with your CV to be considered for this SEN Academic Mentor role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Psychology Graduate Academic MentorCould you make a real difference to pupils who need extra support to succeed in school? Are you looking for a permanent SEN role that gives you meaningful experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?*** Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor *** Permanent – September 2026 *** £20,000 - £25,000 per year *** SEN School based in Selly Oak *** Help students access learning, build confidence, and make academic progressThe Role: Support pupils across the school who need extra help to engage in learning and make steady academic progress. You will work on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping students build confidence, follow routines, stay focused, and access learning at the right level, while working closely with teachers and wider staff.The Candidate: You are calm, observant, and able to build positive relationships with pupils who need consistency and encouragement. You communicate clearly, stay patient in a busy SEN setting, and want practical school-based experience that helps you understand how pupils with additional needs are supported day to day.RequirementsDegree – A 2:2 or above in a creative 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 SEN school in Selly Oak offers an exciting opportunity for a Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor to take on a permanent role from September 2026. You will join a setting where structured support, teamwork, and strong relationships matter. This is a role where you will gain valuable experience helping students access learning more successfully, while developing a realistic understanding of how effective SEN provision works in practice.How to Apply Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Psychology Graduate Academic MentorCould 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 ADHDThe 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.RequirementsDegree – 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.How to Apply Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Psychology Graduate Academic Mentor role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.