Assistant Educational Psychologist (Project Specific)

Educators Wales; Colwyn Bay; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Educational Psychology Service in North Wales is seeking an Assistant Educational Psychologist. This role is pivotal in a pilot project aimed at improving educational transitions for pre-school children. The position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive while contributing to innovative practices in child development. With flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements, this opportunity allows for a healthy work-life balance. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people, while also embracing the Welsh culture and language. If you're committed to educational psychology and eager to grow, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free Welsh language classes

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist seeking a career in Educational Psychology.
• Desirable to have Welsh language skills for a bilingual service.

Responsibilities

• Work on a pilot project for neuro-profiling tool for pre-school children.
• Collaborate with agencies to develop ALN services in Conwy.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Research and Development

Welsh Language Skills

Education

Degree in Psychology

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

Assistant Educational Psychologist (Project Specific)

Salary: Soulbury Assistant Educational Psychologist (2-5)

Work base: Coed Pella - and working across Conwy schools

We are a small, supportive and well-established Educational Psychology Service based in a beautiful location in North Wales. Conwy is a vibrant county which offers a perfect lifestyle choice for those who love the outdoors and being by the coast.

In collaboration with Denbighshire Educational Psychology Service, we are looking to appoint one Assistant Educational Psychologist, to work as a team of two, until March 31st 2025 (in the first instance) to be central to a pilot project looking at the impact of introducing a neuro-profiling tool for pre-school children transitioning into education settings.

We are committed to inclusive philosophy and practice across a range of mainstream and specialist settings. We work closely with a number of agencies and services and the Service has a strategic position in working with and developing ALN services and provision in Conwy.

We are passionate about child development and the application of psychology to promote best outcomes for children and young people. We are keen to continually develop our Psychology Service to offer the highest quality support to learners in Conwy, their families and those that support them. We welcome applications from psychologists interested in research and development, and in informing innovative and exciting changes to practice.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologist who is seeking to pursue a career in Educational Psychology.

Due to the nature of the post, the successful candidate will be subject to a disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role offers flexible working options for a work-life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, i.e., a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion: Melanie Ackers, Senior Educational Psychologist
01492 576162
[e-mail]

Welsh Language Skills: In order to deliver a fully bilingual Educational Psychology service for children and young people in Conwy, the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and online to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply in different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.