Assistant Psychologist

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as an Assistant Psychologist in the Educational Psychology team. This role offers psychology graduates a chance to make a meaningful impact while gaining experience for doctoral training. Collaborate with professionals and contribute to child and educational psychology services across Suffolk.

Benefits

High-quality supervision

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual leave up to 29 days

Qualifications

• Support Educational Psychologists in enhancing services for children and families.
• Work towards gaining knowledge for a doctoral training in child/educational psychology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues as part of the county service.
• Develop close working relationships with other agencies.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Person-Centred Approach

Outcome-Oriented Approach

Education

Psychology Degree at 2:1 or above

Job description

Job Description

• Suffolk County Council – Based in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds or Lowestoft - Community Based
• £33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week
• Fixed term for 12 months as pre-doctorate qualification experience

We are currently recruiting Assistant Psychologists to join the Educational Psychology team within our Psychology and Therapeutic Services. This role offers an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates aiming to advance their careers in child or educational psychology while making a meaningful impact in their community.

You will work across the county with a base in Lowestoft, Ipswich, or Bury St Edmunds, collaborating with colleagues as part of the county service.

Role and Responsibilities

As an Assistant Psychologist in the Educational Psychology team, you will support Educational Psychologists in enhancing services for children, young people (CYP), families, schools, and the community. You will develop close working relationships with other agencies and gain experience to progress to a doctoral training programme in child/educational psychology.

You will:

• Have a psychology degree at 2:1 or above, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) or a BPS conversion course.
• Be enthusiastic, inclusive, and person-centred.
• Adopt an outcome and solution-oriented approach to your work.
• Be passionate about working as part of a team across Suffolk.
• Be committed to developing consultation and therapeutic approaches.
• Work towards gaining knowledge and experience for a doctoral training in child/educational psychology.

We offer:

• High-quality supervision in a supportive environment for professional development.
• A commitment to consultation-based and person-centred approaches.
• An innovative environment with colleagues dedicated to whole school approaches.
• Opportunities for group and individual work with staff and young people to promote positive outcomes.
• Flexible working arrangements.

You will work within Suffolk's WE ASPIRE values: Wellbeing, Equality, Achieve, Support, Pride, Inspire, Respect, and Empowerment. This includes developing inclusive, strengths-based approaches to support confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Empowering Everyone

We value potential, possibility, and diversity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our workforce, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For More Information

Please contact Marie Osborn at 01473 265538 or [e-mail], or Holly Robertson at 01473 265975 or [e-mail] for a casual conversation.

If applying for a secondment, review the policy and obtain permission from your current manager before applying.

How to Apply

Step 1: Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP).

Step 2: Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your online application.

Step 3: Upload a supporting statement (max 400 words per question) using the Supporting Statement template. Answer the following questions:

• Provide an example of how you used an outcome and solution-oriented approach to benefit a child or young person. Describe strategies used and impact.
• Explain how you stay updated with research, legislation, and developments in child/educational psychology, with a recent example of applying this knowledge.
• Describe how you've contributed to developing inclusive practices in an educational or community setting, including your role, actions, and lessons learned.
• Share an example of how you've built relationships with children and young people, supporting relationship development and its impact.

Step 4: Upload your CV (without personal details).

Note: Applications without a supporting statement and CV will not be considered. Documents should be PDF or MS Word. For adjustments due to disability, contact 03456 014412 or [e-mail].

Closing date: 11:30 pm, 15 May 2025

Interview date: 22 May 2025

This role requires safeguarding checks, including DBS or police vetting.

About Us

We offer diverse careers, flexible working options, and support your individual needs. Our goal is to make a positive impact and foster an inclusive environment.

Benefits include up to 29 days annual leave (pro-rata), UK bank holidays, a pension scheme, health and wellbeing benefits, career development opportunities, and more.

Visit our Suffolk County Council careers website for more details.