Psychology Graduates & Students in Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, CF5

Start Date: 7 September 2026 (subject to compliance checks)

Pay: £120 per day PAYE

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:30

Contract: Flexible / Ad Hoc

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Are you studying Psychology and looking for experience that will strengthen your future career? If you're considering a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health, Teaching, SEN or Youth Work, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain meaningful hands-on experience working with young people.

We're looking for Psychology students, Psychology graduates and candidates from related subjects to work as Behaviour & Learning Mentors in secondary schools across Cardiff. You'll support pupils in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop emotional resilience and build confidence. This is more than a part-time job — it's an opportunity to develop practical experience that can support future postgraduate applications, graduate roles and careers within education, psychology and other helping professions.

What will you be doing?

• Support pupils experiencing anxiety, low confidence or difficulties engaging with learning
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Provide consistent encouragement and act as a positive adult role model
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Encourage positive choices and engagement with education
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Additional Learning Needs
• Help identify and reduce barriers to learning
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment

Every day will be different, and you'll have the opportunity to see the direct impact your support can have on young people's wellbeing, confidence and progress.

Why is this ideal for Psychology students and graduates?

This role provides practical experience across areas highly relevant to psychology and other helping professions, including: Child and adolescent development, Behaviour and emotional regulation, Mental health and wellbeing, Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Trauma-informed approaches.

The experience you gain can be particularly valuable if you're considering future careers as a: Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor or Psychotherapist, Youth Worker, Education or Behaviour Specialist.

What we're looking for

You don't need years of experience. We're looking for people with the right attitude, communication skills and genuine interest in supporting young people. You'll ideally be:

• Studying towards, or recently graduated from, a Psychology degree or related subject
• Interested in child and adolescent development, behaviour and wellbeing
• Empathetic, patient and approachable
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Calm and resilient when dealing with challenging situations
• Adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes

Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential. Training, guidance and ongoing support will be provided.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Two recent professional or academic references
• An up-to-date CV
• Safeguarding training, which can be provided where required

Why join us?

• £120 per day PAYE
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella company deductions
• Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:30
• Flexible, ad hoc work designed to fit around university timetables
• Gain valuable experience working directly with young people
• Develop skills relevant to psychology, education and mental health careers
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support from experienced education consultants
• Opportunities to progress into longer-term, specialist and permanent positions

Build Experience That Supports Your Future

Whether you're currently studying Psychology, have recently graduated, or are planning your next step towards postgraduate study, this role gives you the opportunity to develop real-world experience with young people in a professional school environment. If you're looking for flexible work that fits around university while building experience relevant to your future career, apply today. We'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.