Assistant Educational Psychologist

Buckinghamshire Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an Assistant Educational Psychologist for their team to support Educational Psychologists in various educational settings. The role offers a chance to advance in the field of educational psychology with a commitment to children’s well-being and learning.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Mindfulness workshops

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Essential experience with psychology in educational/community settings.
• Driving license and access to a car are required.

Responsibilities

• Support Educational Psychologists in schools and the community.
• Assist in program delivery and evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Good psychology degree (2:1 or above)

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society

Job description

We are seeking to appoint one Assistant Educational Psychologist (AsEP) to join our team working across the Aylesbury Vale, Wycombe, and Chiltern & South Buckinghamshire areas. They will provide support to Educational Psychologists (EPs) in schools and the wider community, as well as participating in the delivery and evaluation of programme interventions.

About us

Our large and talented team consists of Educational Psychologists, Assistant EPs, and Trainee EPs. The EPs are led by a dynamic leadership team of Seniors, Deputies, and the Principal EP, providing excellent line management and good potential for progression within the service. We offer a hybrid model of consultation and assessment-based advice, blending face-to-face and remote working opportunities.

About the role

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Educational Psychologist who is planning a future career as an Educational Psychologist. The successful candidate will support initiatives to promote children’s well-being and learning through early intervention and prevention. The Assistant Educational Psychologist may be asked to support Senior EPs, EPs, and Trainee EPs in their work with schools, parents, and other professionals. The role may also include some administrative tasks.

A programme of induction and training will be provided, offering excellent preparation for applying for professional educational psychology doctoral training programmes.

About you

You must possess a good psychology degree (2:1 or above) and Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society prior to application. It is an essential requirement to have previous relevant experience of applying psychology to work with children and young people in educational or community settings. A driving licence and access to a car is also essential to the post.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 27th July

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Ensuring that children and young people in Buckinghamshire reach their potential is a primary focus within our Education service. It’s essential that we provide inclusive and lifelong learning opportunities for all of our young people - so we look to raise standards, attainment, and aspirations in a number of ways.

Our key priorities include: improving the quality and timeliness of Education, Health and Care Plans and the support families of children with SEND receive; reducing the number of exclusions both permanent and fixed-term; and providing the children of Buckinghamshire with the highest quality education possible.

We aim to provide the right support, at the right time for families requiring non-statutory intervention, and provide sufficient, high-quality early years and school places for children in Buckinghamshire. Despite Buckinghamshire having a higher percentage of good or outstanding Early Years providers and schools than national averages, we are not complacent.

We are keen to strengthen the services we deliver to provide the children of Buckinghamshire the highest quality education possible.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserve recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various cafés, restaurants, shops, and auto-enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva, and much more.