Assistant Educational Psychologist Northampton, England
Job description
Purpose and Key Objectives
The Assistant Educational Psychologist will work under the direct guidance and supervision of an Educational Psychologist (EP) to support schools, families, children, and young people on an ongoing basis. You will have the opportunity to receive supervision from qualified Educational Psychologists, shadowing experiences and CPD opportunities. We will also encourage you to follow your interests and reflect on your application of psychology in preparation for doctoral training.
Key Responsibilities
Working directly with students, completing support work for psychologists as required including:
· Working alongside a team of Educational Psychologists and other SEND professionals within Mosaic Psychology
· Carrying out 1:1 and small group therapeutic interventions in school (for example, supporting children who are struggling to attend school, emotional literacy and friendship groups)
· Developing and preparing training and project materials (for example, supporting ELSA)
· Delivering small training sessions with school staff and families
· Carrying out observations and direct assessment work with children and young people alongside educational psychologists
· Supporting with Mosaic Psychology administrative duties
· Providing resources and practical support to educational staff, supporting the graduated response in the classroom
· Facilitating solution focused group discussions with school staff
· Gaining experience to work towards training as an Educational Psychologist
Person Specification
Qualifications
· Applicants must have a First-Class Honours Degree or 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
Experience
· Experience in working with children and students, either in schools or other roles.
· Having successfully applied psychology in practice
Skills
· Outstanding interpersonal skills and social awareness
· Warm and engaging manner with the ability to build rapport and empower the people you work with
· Act with integrity and have the ability to build trust within professional relationships
· Able to take responsibility for managing and contributing to own support structure, developing own personal and professional skills
Knowledge
· An accurate and fluent understanding of psychology in education
· An understanding of the national curriculum and school systems
This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could be reasonably expected as being within the remit of the role and which arise out of changes of legislation, regulations, policies, working practices, procedures or reviews, as directed from time to time. The job description may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.
Closing Date for Applications: 28th April 2023
Interview Date: 4th May 2023
Start Date: August 2023
Please note that the successful applicant will need to share relevant ID documents and undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).The role is subject to a clear DBS in order to continue to safeguard the children and young people we work with.
This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could be reasonably expected as being within the remit of the role and which arise out of changes of legislation, regulations, policies, working practices, procedures or reviews, as directed from time to time. The job description may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- working with children and young people: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 28/04/2023
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
