Maple House School, Birmingham - Clinical Psychologist

The Willows; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent special school in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to contribute to the development of autism support and intervention programs. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team and provide diagnostic assessments, recommendations, and practical guidance for children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's lives and reshape educational support for special educational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in autism and neurodevelopmental support and intervention.
• Ability to conduct diagnostic assessments and formulate recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of support for children.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in providing interventions.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide guidance.

Job description

Maple House School is an independent special school for young people aged 5 to 19 with Autism or similar SEN and social, emotional and mental health needs around their diagnosis. This includes high levels of anxiety, trauma and self-harm. We provide support for those where mainstream education has not been suitable and for those that may be considered as EBSA/EBSNA (emotional based school avoidance or non attendance)

We offer a full academic pathway underpinned by vocational programmes, entry level qualifications and Functional Skills up to GCSE Level.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding professional who believes they can contribute to our school community in the role of Clinical Psychologist. Our Clinical Psychologist will contribute to the development and implementation of autism and neurodevelopmental support and intervention including diagnostic assessments, formulation, recommendations, guidance, advice and workshop programmes for children and for those who work around them.

Our Clinical Psychologist will lead our dedicated MDT at Renaissance Education. Our aim is to change young people's lives, change the way education supports young people with SEN and offer a unique educational provision through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services and redefining best practice.