Assistant Educational Psychologist (Social Communication) x 2 Posts (CDC)

Doncaster City Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Technology and equipment for remote工作

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking two Assistant Educational Psychologists (Social Communication) to join our Educational Psychology Service at Civic Office, Doncaster.

These permanent and temporary full-time posts (37 hours per week) offer the chance to support children and schools, working with qualified Educational Psychologists and ASCETS teachers to promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational psychology or related settings is desirable.
• Ability to work with children, families and schools.
• Commitment to inclusion and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
• Willingness to participate in training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion, participation, wellbeing and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Work alongside qualified Educational Psychologists and ASCETS teachers to apply psychology in schools.
• Assist with consultation, assessment, intervention, training and service development.
• Support development of inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming practice across educational settings.
• Contribute to collaboration with schools, health, social care and families.

Skills

Passion for children

Inclusion

Belonging

Neurodiversity-affirming

Collaboration

Ongoing learning

Job description

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Job profile for Assistant Educational Psychologist (Social Communication) x 2 Posts (CDC)

Assistant Educational Psychologist (Social Communication) x 2 Posts (CDC)

Civic Office 28/09/2026

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Job details

Salary Assistant EP Soulbury Scale point 2-5 (£38,607-£43,115) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Doncaster Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Date posted 10/09/2026 Job reference REQ23920 Attachments Benefits booklet.docx Job Description 2026 EW editted.docx PERSON SPECIFICATON 2022 EW edit.docx

Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster

Salary: Assistant EP Soulbury Scale point 2-5 (£38,607-£43,115)

Contract Type:

Post 1: Permanent, Full-time 37 Hours Per Week

Post 2: Temporary, Full-time 37 Hours Per Week

Closing date: 28 th September 2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

There's never been a more exciting time to join City of Doncaster Council.

We are passionate about Doncaster-its a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about - Doncaster is the UK's best-connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don't just take our word for it - anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

The Educational Psychology Service at Doncaster Council has its own vision and values that are embedded in everything we do. You will find a team of professionals committed to advocating for children and young people and working closely with families and other agencies.

Assistant Educational Psychologist

Our Assistant Educational Psychologists play a key role in supporting the Educational Psychology Service to promote inclusion, participation, wellbeing and positive outcomes for children and young people across Doncaster. Working alongside qualified Educational Psychologists and ASCETS teachers, you will contribute to the application of psychology within schools, settings, families and wider systems to help ensure that all children and young people can thrive.

This is an exciting new role and offers opportunities to work at individual, group, organisational and systems levels, supporting the development of inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming practice across educational settings. You will contribute to consultation, assessment, intervention, training, project work and service development, with a particular focus on strengthening schools' capacity to meet the needs of children and young people with social communication differences.

You will join a service and wider directorate that is committed to improving outcomes through collaborative, evidence-informed and strengths-based practice. We are passionate about understanding children and young people within the contexts of their relationships, environments and communities, and work closely with schools and partners to build inclusive systems that enable every child to belong, participate and achieve.

As part of our service delivery model, you will contribute to Pyramid Planning Meetings and other consultation-based approaches that bring together education, health, social care and families to develop collaborative, solution-focused responses to children's strengths and needs. You will work alongside schools, partner agencies and Children's Services to support high-quality assessment, planning and implementation of outcomes-focused support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion, belonging and equity and neurodiversity affirming practice,
• Is interested in applying psychology to support learning, wellbeing and participation.
• Values and promotes neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based approaches.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools and partners.
• Is reflective, curious and committed to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Can support both individual children and wider system change through consultation, coaching, training and capacity building.

Why Join Doncaster Educational Psychology Service?

Whether you are an aspiring Educational Psychologist or looking to further develop your experience within children's services, this role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive, innovative and forward-thinking service.

You will receive:

• High-quality supervision from experienced Educational Psychologists and specialist teachers,
• Tailored professional development opportunities.
• Experience of Educational Psychology practice at individual, group, school and systems levels.
• Opportunities to contribute to research, service development and innovative projects.
• Regular opportunities for networking, collaboration and shared learning.
• Experience of consultation, training and capacity-building approaches that support sustainable change in schools and settings.

Doncaster Educational Psychology Service is an inclusive and supportive team where colleagues are encouraged to develop their strengths, pursue their interests and contribute to service development. We are guided by our values of being:

Inclusive Supportive Holistic Consultative Advocative Proactive Assertive Flexible

For us, this means working collaboratively, valuing diversity, amplifying the voices of children and families, and recognising that meaningful change happens through strong relationships.

What We Offer

As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you will benefit from:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Technology and equipment to support remote working.
• A friendly and supportive team that values diversity and individuality.
• Opportunities to contribute to local and regional projects, networks and developments.
• A culture that encourages you to bring your strengths, interests and ideas to shape and enrich our work.

Most importantly, you will be joining a team that is committed to ensuring that all children and young people in Doncaster are understood, included and supported to flourish.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

If you share our ambition to create inclusive neuro-affirming environments where all children and young people can thrive, we would love to hear from you.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held early October

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Raquel Avila Frau, Principal Educational Psychologist email: [e-mail] , Jayne Manning, Principal Educational Psychologist, email: [e-mail] or Carly North, ASCETS Teacher [e-mail]

These posts involve working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

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Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU