Assistant Educational Psychologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bridge Academy Trust is seeking an Assistant Educational Psychologist to support in-school provision across its primary, secondary and specialist resource base schools. The role focuses on targeted observations, guidance ahead of EHCNA assessments, and small-group interventions.

You will work under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist, contribute to staff training, and help develop a Trust-wide model of psychological support while remaining flexibly deployed across the Trust's

Formación

• Psychology degree (2:1 or above), approved conversion course, or Master's degree.
• Eligibility for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
• Experience of working with children and young people in an education, care or family setting.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out targeted individual observation, advice and guidance to support in-school provision ahead of an EHCNA.
• Undertake individual observation and write-up to support the EHCNA process, feeding into EP psychological advice.
• Deliver small group intervention work directly with pupils.
• Contribute to staff training on adaptive teaching strategies for identified pupils or groups.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based best practice for inclusive provision.
• Help develop an innovative Trust-wide model of psychological support.
• Work under the professional supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist.
• Be deployed flexibly across the Trust's schools rather than fixed to a single site.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Autonomous working

Educación

Psychology degree or conversion course

BPS GBC eligibility

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

The Assistant Educational Psychologist sits within Bridge Academy Trust's Inclusion offer and is deployed flexibly across its primary, secondary and specialist resource base schools. The work centres on individual observation and advice supporting in-school provision and EHCNA assessment, plus small group intervention and staff training. This two-year fixed-term post is a step towards doctoral training, with supervision from a qualified EP and CPD provided via Essex County Council. Candidates need a psychology degree or conversion course plus BPS GBC eligibility, and visa sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

• Carry out targeted individual observation, advice and guidance to support in-school provision ahead of an EHCNA
• Undertake individual observation and write-up to support the EHCNA process, feeding into EP psychological advice
• Deliver small group intervention work directly with pupils
• Contribute to staff training on specific areas, such as adaptive teaching strategies for identified pupils or groups
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based best practice for inclusive provision
• Help develop an innovative Trust-wide model of psychological support
• Work under the professional supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist
• Be deployed flexibly across the Trust's schools rather than fixed to a single site

What’s required

Qualifications

• Psychology degree (2:1 or above), approved conversion course, or Master's degree
• Eligibility for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people in an education, care or family-oriented setting

Skills & knowledge

• Genuine commitment to applying psychology to support children and young people with SEND
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High personal and professional integrity
• Self-driven, reflective approach with confidence to work autonomously and know when to seek support

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Broad experience across primary, secondary and specialist resource base provision
• Professional supervision and CPD provided by Essex County Council
• Day-to-day support from the Trust
• Varied caseload including early intervention, EHCNA-related assessment, small group work and staff training
• Opportunity to work with experienced SENDCos and inclusion leaders
• Chance to help shape a Trust-wide model of psychological support
• Genuine step towards doctoral training as an Educational Psychologist