Assistant Educational Psychologist – Path to Doctoral Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Torbay Council invites applications for an Assistant Educational Psychologist to join the Educational Psychology Service. The role supports assessments, consultations and interventions for children and young people aged 0-25, under supervision, in a hybrid working pattern.

You will work with schools, families and professionals to promote inclusion, neurodiversity and wellbeing, while developing professional skills ahead of doctoral training in Educational Psychology.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above preferred) and GB for BPS eligibility.
• Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
• Interest in educational psychology, inclusion and SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support psychological assessment, consultation and intervention work under supervision.
• Collaborate with children, families, schools and partner agencies.
• Contribute to inclusion and neurodiversity initiatives and ELSA programmes.
• Support research, project work, and service improvement activities.
• Prepare for doctoral training in Educational Psychology.

Skills

Communication

Observations & assessments

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Honours degree in Psychology

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership

Doctoral training eligibility

Job description

Torbay Council invites applications for an Assistant Educational Psychologist to join the Educational Psychology Service. The role supports assessments, consultations and interventions for children and young people aged 0-25, under supervision, in a hybrid working pattern.

You will work with schools, families and professionals to promote inclusion, neurodiversity and wellbeing, while developing professional skills ahead of doctoral training in Educational Psychology.