Assistant Psychologist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000 i £40,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 per year actual salary, dependant on experience and qualifications |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | SK12 2AP |
| Cwmni: | Kedleston Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | KEDL193623 |
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Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom? We’re looking for a dedicated, experienced, and caring Assistant Psychologist to join our fantastic team!
What you’ll be doing:
- Support and enhance the psychological wellbeing practice and access to education within the service.
- Support the wider clinical and pastoral team as appropriate.
- Work directly with children and young people and provide psychologically based support/training to school and as determined by the identified needs of the children and young people (as appropriate to level of training and competence).
- Build positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child’s progress
- Maintain accurate notes, records and evaluations where appropriate, baseline and intervention reports and take a lead on the collection of the routine wellbeing outcome measures.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working in an education setting, working with students with Special Educational Needs – especially Autism (ASD), Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia/dyspraxia
- The ability to tailor your skills to meet the needs of each individual child
- Someone who is kind, caring and patient when dealing with children who require specialist support
- A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of High Peak School
- A can-do attitude
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for education and helping students thrive
- Someone who is able to commute to Disley, Cheshire
Why work for us?
- Supportive and friendly school community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous life cover
Who are we?
Our specialist multi-disciplinary team of leaders, carers, therapists and educationalists work seamlessly together. They teach and proactively support pupils who have been subjected to adverse childhood experiences, including trauma, toxic stress and associated mental wellbeing difficulties, aiming to break the cycle of adversity. Children and young people may also come to us because they are challenged by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and dyspraxia or moderate and specific learning difficulties.
High Peak School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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