Assistant Educational Psychologist

North East Ambition; London, Morpeth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking an Assistant Educational Psychologist to enhance their team and support mental health initiatives. This fixed-term position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in Psychology and a passion for working with children and young people. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Strong ethos of teamwork

Detailed induction program

Regular supervision tailored to individual needs

Excellent administrative support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is essential.
• Interest in pursuing formal training to become an Educational Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Support the Be You Mental Health Support Teams in Northumberland.
• Engage in preventative and early intervention work.
• Assist in statutory assessment processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Education

Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

Job description

Assistant Educational Psychologist

Soulbury Assistant Educational Psychologist Scale, Points 2-5

Northumberland Psychological Service is seeking to appoint an Assistant Educational Psychologist to enhance our team and support the Be You Mental Health Support Teams in Northumberland. The successful candidate will join a highly valued service by schools, settings, and stakeholders. Working alongside and supervised by Educational Psychologists, the successful applicant will engage in preventative and early intervention work, as well as supporting statutory assessment processes.

The Service maintains good links with Newcastle University and hosts doctoral trainees regularly.

This post is suitable for individuals with an honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) and experience working with children and young people. The position is fixed-term for one year and is designed for those interested in pursuing formal training to become an Educational Psychologist.

We offer:

• A strong ethos of teamwork and peer support
• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance
• A variety of work and opportunities to develop specialisms
• A detailed induction program
• Regular supervision tailored to individual needs
• Effective multi-agency working
• Excellent administrative support

If you would like to discuss these posts, please contact Paula Hesford or Katinka Bryan, Psychological Services Managers, or Helen Tamworth, Senior Educational Psychologist, at [e-mail], [e-mail], or [e-mail] for an informal discussion.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post involves regulated activity, requiring additional checks, including criminal record checks and barred list checks. Applying individuals must not be barred from such activities.

Why choose us?

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