Assistant Educational Psychologist - Term Time

Folkestonegirls; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquila Trust is seeking an Assistant Educational Psychologist to join their team in Folkestone. The role offers an exciting opportunity to lead psychological support initiatives across the Trust and work closely with educators to enhance children's emotional and academic development. Applicants should possess a psychology degree and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and communication skills, committed to supporting equity in education, while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Promoted work-life balance

Provided laptop

Qualifications

• Understanding of psychological theory and its application in educational settings.
• Ability to travel independently, essential for the role.
• Commitment to inclusion and equity in educational contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological support across the Trust.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate interventions to support wellbeing.
• Collaborate with schools and educational psychologists.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Good honours degree in psychology

Job description

ASSISTANT EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Term Time Only

Aquila Pay Scale APLd (£30,937 – £39,444 FTE)

Aquila have an exciting opportunity to work as an Assistant Educational Psychologist, due to the previous post holder’s successful application to the doctorate programme. Aquila are committed to inclusive practices, working with families and teachers to support the best possible outcomes for young people. The postholder will take a leading role delivering psychological support across the Trust, working in close collaboration with the Trust’s Educational Psychologist, Lead SENDCo and Senior Leaders.

Aquila are involved in a range of leading approaches of service delivery across the Trust. With over 40 trained ELSAs, VIG, and other exciting projects ongoing, the postholder will be taking on a leading role in providing evidence-based support to young people. We are looking for an AEP who:

• Has excellent problem-solving skills, finding novel, evidence-informed approaches to help young people achieve positive outcomes.
• Can show autonomy, excellent diary management skills, and is aware and open to their own developmental needs
• Contribute towards the Trust’s goals and visions for all children
• Work with schools and the Trust’s Educational Psychologist, to plan, deliver, and evaluate interventions to support wellbeing.
• Shows a commitment to the inclusion of all young people and who understands the importance of equity in educational contexts.

We are looking for AEPs with a good honours degree in psychology who understands psychological theory and its application in educational and community settings. Aquila schools are located in some of the most challenging areas of Kent, and we are committed to making sure all children achieve excellent outcomes to support the transition to the next phase of their life. The post requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as you will be working closely with teachers, parents and children, making psychology accessible to all to support children’s social, emotional and academic development.

Aquila schools are located throughout Kent, and being able to travel independently is essential to the role. As this is a role working directly with children and families, the post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The AEP would be part of the friendly and supportive Central Team, who will make you feel welcomed and supported. You will be provided with a laptop and we promote flexible working as well as a positive work-life balance.

This is a term-time only post.

Interviews will be held in August.

For an informal discussion, or for further details on the role, please contact Izzy Bowey at [e-mail]. to discuss the role with the current postholder,