Assistant Educational Psychologist - Hybrid, Training Path

Torbay Council; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Torbay Council's Educational Psychology Service is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Educational Psychologist to join our innovative and supportive team. This role offers high-quality practical experience while preparing for future doctoral training in Educational Psychology.

You will work with qualified EPs to support assessments, consultations, interventions and service development for children and young people aged 0-25, across Torbay, with hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above preferred) and eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Interest in educational psychology, inclusion and SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support psychological assessment, consultation and intervention work under professional supervision.
• Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, colleges and partner agencies.
• Contribute to Torbay's inclusion and neurodiversity initiatives, including Experts at Hand model.
• Assist with Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programmes and workforce development activities.
• Support research, project work, evaluation and service improvement initiatives.
• Develop your own professional knowledge in preparation for doctoral training.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Observation skills

Organisational skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Honours degree in Psychology

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership

Job description

Torbay Council's Educational Psychology Service is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Educational Psychologist to join our innovative and supportive team. This role offers high-quality practical experience while preparing for future doctoral training in Educational Psychology.

You will work with qualified EPs to support assessments, consultations, interventions and service development for children and young people aged 0-25, across Torbay, with hybrid working available.