Assistant Psychologist

Esland Care; Grantham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Grantham is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join their team. The successful applicant will work directly with children, providing therapeutic support that addresses their emotional and developmental needs. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £24,040 and £29,300, along with excellent career development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and various employee benefits including pension schemes, paid training, and more. They are dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary reviewed annually

Enrolment in pension scheme

Company sick pay

Access to holiday home

Life insurance

Paid induction training

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Green Hybrid and EV car scheme

Bonus via 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Monthly recognition awards

Employee benefits scheme discounts

Qualifications

• Essential to have a BPS accredited psychology degree.
• Training in trauma-informed practice is desirable.
• Experience working in UK based SEND/SEMH education is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Work therapeutically with children for their emotional and developmental needs.
• Assess children's developmental and daily needs.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Motivation and passion for care

Demonstrable experience in SEND/SEMH education

Education

BPS accredited psychology degree

Further qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career! Role : Assistant Psychologist Hours : full time, Monday to Friday Salary : £24,040 to £29,300 depending on experience and qualificationsEsland are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our highly valued team at Esland Grantham School. The successful candidate will work therapeutically with our children, providing support and assessing their emotional, developmental and daily needs. Our schools provide high-quality education in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment that builds a foundation for lifelong learning. We do this by providing a welcoming, happy, nurturing, and supportive learning environment, in which everyone is treated fairly and all achievements are celebrated. We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!

• A competitive annual salary between £24,040 and £29,300 (reviewed annually)
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20% , meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
• Company sick pay
• Access to a company holiday home based in the Peak District, where you can stay for free!
• Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24 / 7, 365 days a year
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!
• A BPS accredited psychology degree (essential)
• Training or a further qualification in Educational Psychology (desirable)
• Training in trauma-informed practice (desirable)
• Demonstrable experience of working in UK based SEND / SEMH education or similar care or health environment (essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly making complex information meaningful
• Motivation and passion regarding care for children who have experienced trauma
• A full, UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel off site