Assistant Educational Psychologist
We are seeking creative and innovative applicants for our Assistant Educational Psychologist post. You will need to hold a good degree in psychology and be able to demonstrate successful experience of working with children and young people, ideally within an educational setting.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience of educational psychology practice, develop the professional skills to help with doctoral training applications and will make a positive difference to outcomes for children, young people and their families. In West Northamptonshire, Assistant Educational Psychologists work alongside our EPs in supporting the delivery of core and traded services.
This includes early intervention work across schools, early years and other settings, to support others in overcoming barriers to learning and to promote children and young people’s social and emotional wellbeing. The role includes direct work with individuals and small groups, alongside work with staff and parents/carers.
Assistants gain experience of supporting children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs, from early years through to Post-16.
We have extensive links with training universities, with members of our EP team working as tutors on EP training courses - along with other links to local universities.If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email:Kathryn Davidson, Principal Educational Psychologist kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk Sarah Luxford, Senior Educational PsychologistSarah.Luxford@westnorthants.gov.ukGavin Morgan, Senior Educational Psychologist and tutor at University College London gavin.morgan@westnorthants.gov.ukWest Northamptonshire Council covers the geographical area to the south and west of Northamptonshire.
The service is based at One Angel Square in central Northampton. The EPS promotes a balance of face to face, alongside remote working. You will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone to support a flexible approach to your work. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check.
West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
