Assistant Educational Psychologist: Path to Doctoral Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Academy Trust is seeking an Assistant Educational Psychologist to support in-school provision across its primary, secondary and specialist resource base schools. The role focuses on targeted observations, guidance ahead of EHCNA assessments, and small-group interventions.

You will work under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist, contribute to staff training, and help develop a Trust-wide model of psychological support while remaining flexibly deployed across the Trust's

Qualifications

• Psychology degree (2:1 or above), approved conversion course, or Master's degree.
• Eligibility for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
• Experience of working with children and young people in an education, care or family setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out targeted individual observation, advice and guidance to support in-school provision ahead of an EHCNA.
• Undertake individual observation and write-up to support the EHCNA process, feeding into EP psychological advice.
• Deliver small group intervention work directly with pupils.
• Contribute to staff training on adaptive teaching strategies for identified pupils or groups.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based best practice for inclusive provision.
• Help develop an innovative Trust-wide model of psychological support.
• Work under the professional supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist.
• Be deployed flexibly across the Trust's schools rather than fixed to a single site.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Autonomous working

Education

Psychology degree or conversion course

BPS GBC eligibility

Master's degree

Job description

Bridge Academy Trust is seeking an Assistant Educational Psychologist to support in-school provision across its primary, secondary and specialist resource base schools. The role focuses on targeted observations, guidance ahead of EHCNA assessments, and small-group interventions.

You will work under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist, contribute to staff training, and help develop a Trust-wide model of psychological support while remaining flexibly deployed across the Trust's