Psychologist Specialist School

Shire Healthcare; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to work within a specialist day school. The role offers flexible contracts, including 4-day work weeks while receiving full-time pay. Candidates should have HCPC registration and experience working with children aged 5-19 who present developmental trauma and SEMH needs. This opportunity emphasizes a supportive work environment and a person-centred approach to psychological assessments and interventions.

Benefits

4-day working week for full-time pay

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Candidates must have HCPC registration.
• Experience with children and young people (CYP) with developmental trauma is essential.
• Familiarity with SEMH needs and neurodivergence is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessments to pupils aged 5-19.
• Provide interventions for students experiencing developmental trauma.
• Collaborate with an education team using a person-centred approach.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience with developmental trauma

Understanding of SEMH needs

Experience with neurodivergent individuals

Job description

Overview

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Practitioner Psychologist to work within a specialist day school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Work a 4-day working week for full time pay!!

Role snapshot

The candidate appointed will work for a reputable nationwide employer who encourages working life balance by offering full paid contracts whilst working 4 days per week.

The post holder will be joining an education team within a specialist day school, delivering psychological assessments and interventions to pupils ages 5–19, who present with developmental trauma, SEMH needs and/or neurodivergent. This team work with a person-centred approach.

Contract and hours

Contract type – permanent and term time (52 week working contracts available)

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered

Salary

Salary – up to £65,000 FTE

Experience required / Qualifications

Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and experience working with CYP with developmental trauma, SEMH needs and/or neurodivergence.

About us / how we support

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

We can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

Next steps

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.