Assistant Educational Psychologist

Assistant Educational Psychologist

Salary:. £35,228- £39,341 per annum (Soulbury Assistant EP Scale)

Location: Educational Psychology Service, Knowsley Place

Full time, Fixed Term Post (12 months)

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the developing Educational Psychology. You will assist Bury Council Educational Psychology Service in the delivery of psychological intervention and monitoring for vulnerable children and young people.

This work will involve assisting in the development and delivery of a range of services and interventions including:

• Supporting the roll out of Emotionally Friendly Schools

• Training and development work

• Group work with children and young people

• 1:1 mentoring/therapeutic work with children and young people

• Evaluation of service delivery

• Auditing of files

• Information gathering on behalf of a Psychologist to support SEND processes

• Administration

• Project work

The service is partnered with the Salford and Tameside Psychology Service and there will be development opportunities across all services and support from other Assistant Educational Psychologists.

Requirements of the post:

• Eligibility for registration with the British Psychological Society (Graduate basis for registration or Chartership (GBR/GBC);

- Psychology Degree - at least Upper Second-class honours - 2:1;

• Relevant experience of working with children in family homes, educational / clinical or community settings to promote children’s well-being and progress;

• Evidence of using psychological understanding and approaches to support practice;

• Subject to an Enhanced DBS Check;

• Driving Licence and own transport

Applications are invited from candidates who wish to embark on the professional doctorate and qualify as an Educational Psychologist and are seeking relevant experience to support their application to Doctoral training.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Claire Jackson (Executive Principal Educational Psychologist) or Jawad Shah (Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist) edpsych@bury.gov.uk

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment.

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

Applications are invited from candidates who wish to embark on the professional doctorate and qualify as an Educational Psychologist and are seeking relevant experience to support their application to Doctoral training.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Claire Jackson (Executive Principal Educational Psychologist) edpsych@bury.gov.uk

Closing Date: 27th March 2024

For further information please see:

• Job description and person specification

• Work demands form (JA1)

• Privacy notice

£35,228

temporary

full time