Assistant Psychologist

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Continuing Professional Development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Bedford Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join the Experts at Hand service, working with Educational Psychologists, schools and families to improve outcomes for children and young people. The role offers supervision, development opportunities and flexible/hybrid working where appropriate.

The successful candidate will hold a psychology degree recognised by the BPS, have experience with children & young people, and demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills

Qualifications

• Hold a psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society.
• Have experience of working with children & young people.
• Be committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Have excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively with schools, families & professionals.
• Be organised, resilient & able to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct work with children & young people, supporting families, developing interventions.
• Contribute to service projects and work collaboratively with schools & multi‑agency partners.
• Assist in evaluating and developing early intervention activities across settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organisation

Resilience

Independent working

Education

Psychology degree recognised by BPS

Job description

Vacancy Details

Category: Education - Education, SEND & Schools - All

Job Title: Assistant Psychologist

Grade: BBU09

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles): BBU09 35,412 - 38,220

Contract Type: Full time permanent

Contract Hours: 37.00

Job Advert: As part of our ambitious Experts at Hand programme, we are expanding our team & looking for enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists who are passionate about improving outcomes for children & young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded service with strong school relationships & a commitment to early intervention, inclusion & evidence-informed practice. Working alongside Educational Psychologists, schools & families, you will help children & young people overcome barriers to learning & achieve positive outcomes.

Our Assistant Psychologists play an important role in delivering direct work with children & young people, supporting families, developing interventions, contributing to service projects & working collaboratively with schools & multi-agency partners.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for graduates considering future professional training in Educational Psychology, as well as individuals with experience of supporting children & young people in education, health or care settings.

We offer:

• Permanent contracts linked to our growing Experts at Hand programme
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced Educational Psychologists
• High-quality supervision & support
• Opportunities to contribute to service development & projects
• Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements where appropriate
• A supportive & welcoming team environment

To join us, you will:

• Hold a psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society
• Have experience of working with children & young people
• Be committed to improving outcomes for children & families
• Have excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Be able to work collaboratively with schools, families & professionals
• Be organised, resilient & able to work independently when required

Closing Date: 16th September 2026

Interview Date: 28th September 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent & unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant & the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles): N/A

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Is this an enhanced DBS role?: Yes

Is this a politically restricted role?: No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?: Yes

Vacancy Location:

Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford

Borough Hall, Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?: Yes

Attachments

Job Profile: Assistant Psychologist Job Description.pdf (146 Kb)

CV Template: CV Template.docx (16 Kb)