Assistant Educational Psychologist
| Posting date: | 25 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £475 to £550 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2024 |
| Location: | S9 9RB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | AZedPSYChsheff25/11-30266 |
Summary
Assistant Educational Psychologist
Specialist School, Sheffield – Up to £550 per week
Are you a Psychology graduate passionate about understanding and supporting the unique learning and developmental needs of students with complex needs?
Do you aspire to become an Educational Psychologist or pursue a related career in child development or SEN support?
Are you excited by the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Educational Psychologist, gaining firsthand experience in creating impactful, student-focused interventions?
A specialist SEN school in Sheffield is offering an exceptional opportunity for a Psychology graduate to join their team as an Assistant Educational Psychologist. This role involves working closely with an Educational Psychologist to design, implement, and refine tailored schemes of work for students aged 11-19 with diverse and complex needs.
Assistant Educational Psychologist Role:
• Competitive earning potential: Up to £550 per week
• Full-time, long-term Assistant Educational Psychologist role in Sheffield
• Sociable working hours between 8 and 4, Monday to Friday
• Collaborate with an Educational Psychologist to develop tailored interventions for students with varying needs, including speech and communication difficulties, ASD, and behavioural challenges
• Work hands-on with students to implement and solidify these schemes throughout the week
• Provide valuable feedback on the effectiveness of interventions to improve outcomes
• Gain exposure to a multi-disciplinary team, including speech and language therapists, SEN teachers, Psychologists and Therapists
• Work in a challenging but rewarding environment supporting students who may require personal care or have profound learning and physical disabilities
Why This Role Is Ideal for Aspiring Educational Psychologists
This Assistant Educational Psychologist role is designed for graduates eager to develop the skills and experience needed for a future career in Educational Psychology or related fields. By shadowing an Educational Psychologist and actively contributing to intervention planning, you’ll gain invaluable insight into assessment processes, student engagement strategies, and multi-agency collaboration.
You’ll also have access to the school’s exceptional CPD opportunities, including training in behaviour management, de-escalation techniques, and SEN strategies. This is a chance to work closely with highly skilled professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment.
A Challenging but Rewarding Setting
The school serves a large cohort of students with a wide range of needs, from those requiring hospital-level care to more independent learners with communication challenges. This Assistant Educational Psychologist role demands resilience, empathy, and a problem-solving mindset. However, the rewards are immense. Every small step in a student’s progress is a testament to your dedication and a deeply fulfilling outcome.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an Assistant Educational Psychologist who is:
• A recent Psychology graduate with a 2:1 or higher
• Passionate about SEN and eager to make a positive difference
• Resilient, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent
• Experienced in working with SEN learners (advantageous but not essential)
• Aspiring to build a career in Educational Psychology or a related field
This is an unparalleled opportunity to gain practical experience in a specialist environment, preparing you for postgraduate studies or further career steps in psychology or education.
If you’re ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role as an Assistant Educational Psychologist, click ‘Apply Now’ to begin your journey towards a meaningful and impactful career.
Assistant Educational Psychologist role – Sheffield Specialist School – Outstanding Progression opportunities
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