Assistant Educational Psychologist

North Yorkshire Council; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scarborough is seeking an aspiring Educational Psychologist to join their team. The role involves assisting in a wide range of activities and support to children and young people in schools. Candidates should have a degree in Psychology and experience with children, with a commitment to applying for the Doctorate in Educational Psychology. The position offers supervision, hybrid working, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

28 days of holiday (pro-rata)

Generous pension through Local Government Pension Scheme

Lifestyle Savings: discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people, and families.
• Commitment to making a difference in the local community.
• Application for Doctorate in Educational Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering services to children and young people.
• Support activities under supervision from experienced psychologists.
• Travel across the county for service delivery.

Skills

Creative thinking

Reliability

Energetic

Reflective practice

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

Approved conversion course or Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Are you an aspiring Educational Psychologist? We have an exciting opportunity to work with the developing Educational Psychology team in Scarborough. The role is to assist the Educational Psychology Service in delivering a wide range of activities and support to children and young people in schools and settings, under the supervision of experienced Educational Psychologists. North Yorkshire Council, Children and Young People’s Service, Educational Psychology Service, are seeking candidates with a degree in Psychology, who are seeking experience with which to apply for a Doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are creative, forward thinking, optimistic, reliable, energetic and reflective
• Have a degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or have completed an approved conversion course or a Master’s degree and be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Have experience of varied and relevant work with children, young people and their families
• Are committed to making a difference to the lives of Children and young people in North Yorkshire and are passionate about the local area they work in
• Will be applying for the Doctorate in Educational Psychology professional training to become a fully qualified EP

A full driver’s licence is preferred due to travel around the county being required.

We offer

• High quality support and supervision from experienced Educational Psychologists
• Friendly, supportive colleagues with a breadth of interests and experiences across the team
• A generous annual leave offer; 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service – plus public holidays
• Hybrid working with flexible working practices and hours, supported by effective technologies that enable you to work remotely
• A generous pension through our Local Government Pension Scheme
• Lifestyle Savings: discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers
• Valuable experience in your journey towards qualification

The Area

Situated next to North York Moors National Park, the town of Scarborough sits on the beautiful East Coast of Yorkshire. Scarborough boasts excellent schools, award-winning beaches, and a variety of family attractions and activities. The town also offers excellent transport links to major cities and a variety of shopping options.

For further information about the service and team please visit our Educational Psychology key opportunities page.

We look forward to exploring your interest and receiving your application. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Pamela Melville, Area Senior Educational Psychologist via email at [e-mail].

Key documents

Job description / person specification

To apply please follow the instructions on the application page.