Assistant Educational Psychologist

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking three Assistant Educational Psychologists to support the Educational Psychology Service. Ideal candidates will have a passion for applied psychology and a desire to learn, contributing to the well-being of children and families in the community. The role includes supervision and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and contribute to the Educational Psychology Service.
• Willingness to support educational settings and partners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support activities of the Educational Psychology Service.
• Work alongside educational settings for better outcomes.

Skills

Enthusiasm for applied psychology

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council,

If you have been considering a career as an Educational Psychologist, keep reading as this may be the opportunity for you.

We are currently seeking to recruit three (3) Assistant Educational Psychologists (AsEPs) who can demonstrate an enthusiasm for applied psychology, are willing to learn and to contribute to the continued development of the Educational Psychology Service here in Stoke-on-Trent.

You will have access to regular supervision and opportunities to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills, important for gaining the experience needed to support an application for doctoral training courses.

Your role will be to support the activities of the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) and to work alongside educational settings and other partners as we work towards better outcomes for children, young people, their families and our communities.

We are a small friendly and supportive team who are passionate about the work we do and we would encourage you to get in touch if you feel the same.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Michele Perry-Springer, Principal Educational Psychologist at [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email [e-mail] or call us on 01782 238189.