Assistant Psychologist

Esland; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000

Job description

Department: Education

Location: Shropshire School

Compensation: £21,200 - £28,842 / year

Description

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!

Role: Assistant Psychologist

Hours: full time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £21,200 to £28,842 depending on experience and qualifications.

Esland are driven to changing children's lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our highly valued team at Esland Shropshire School (located in Ditton Priors, near Bridgnorth). The successful candidate will work therapeutically with our children, providing support and assessing their emotional, developmental and daily needs.

Our schools provide high-quality education in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment that builds a foundation for lifelong learning. We do this by providing a welcoming, happy, nurturing, and supportive learning environment, in which everyone is treated fairly and all achievements are celebrated.

We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!

Key Responsibilities for an Assistant Psychologist:

1. Working with teachers and other school staff to implement the advice provided through educational psychology assessments
2. Planning and delivering outcome-focused interventions for individual children or groups of children who may be vulnerable and/or have additional needs within the school
3. Writing summary reports and intervention impact assessments
4. Assisting, from time to time, in research and evaluation work including the development of evaluation methods and data collection, and contributing to summary reports
5. Planning project work or development work in schools and other educational settings
6. Assisting in the preparation and delivery of training in areas of psychology relevant to educational and child psychology
7. Leading in the development of educational and psychological resources and materials
8. Taking a lead role in service evaluation work including the development of evaluation methods, data collection and reporting mechanisms
9. Other ad hoc administrative duties related to the efficient running of the organisation
10. Ensure safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made
11. Have knowledge of safeguarding and risk in relation to working with children and young people
12. Maintain good professional practice

What we are looking for:

1. A BPS accredited psychology degree (essential)
2. Training or a further qualification in Educational Psychology (desirable)
3. Training in trauma-informed practice (desirable)
4. Demonstrable experience of working in UK based SEND/SEMH education or similar care or health environment (essential)
5. Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly making complex information meaningful
6. Motivation and passion regarding care for children who have experienced trauma
7. A full, UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel off site

What we can offer you:

1. A friendly, supportive work environment
2. Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
3. Comprehensive training and support
4. Fantastic opportunities for career development; we promoted over 50 colleagues last year
5. Cycle to work scheme
6. Monthly recognition awards
7. Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
8. Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
9. The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!