Assistant Psychologist

The Esland Group Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services organization in Grantham is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support the emotional and developmental needs of children. The role involves collaborating with educational staff, delivering interventions, and writing evaluations. Applicants need a BPS accredited psychology degree and experience in SEND/SEMH education. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including pension contributions, sick pay, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Access to company holiday home

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Monthly recognition awards

Qualifications

• Must hold a BPS accredited psychology degree.
• Experience in SEND/SEMH education or similar environments is essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk related to children is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational psychology assessments with staff.
• Plan and deliver interventions for vulnerable children.
• Write reports and assist in research evaluations.

Skills

Experience in UK SEND/SEMH education

Excellent communication skills

Motivation and passion for child care

Education

BPS accredited psychology degree

Training in trauma-informed practice

Further qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

Assistant Psychologist

Department: Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Grantham School - Grantham

Compensation: £24,040 - £29,300 / year

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 qualifications

Esland 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!

Key Responsibilities for an Assistant Psychologist:

• Working with teachers and other school staff to implement the advice provided through educational psychology assessments
• Planning and delivering outcome-focused interventions for individual children or groups of children who may be vulnerable and/or have additional needs within the school
• Writing summary reports and intervention impact assessments
• Assisting, from time to time, in research and evaluation work including the development of evaluation methods and data collection, and contributing to summary reports
• Planning project work or development work in schools and other educational settings
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of training in areas of psychology relevant to educational and child psychology
• Leading in the development of educational and psychological resources and materials
• Taking a lead role in service evaluation work including the development of evaluation methods, data collection and reporting mechanisms
• Other ad hoc administrative duties related to the efficient running of the organisation
• Ensure safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made
• Have knowledge of safeguarding and risk in relation to working with children and young people
• Maintain good professional practice

Key skills and requirements for an Assistant Psychologist:

• 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

What we can offer an Assistant Psychologist:

• 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!