Job Summary
Ealing Council has exciting new opportunities for 4 Assistant Educational Psychologists. This role is full-time, 5 days per week, 35 hours per week.
Assistant Educational Psychologist (x4)
The Educational Psychology Service welcomes applications from Assistant Educational Psychologists who share our commitment to celebrating diversity, challenging inequality, and delivering psychologically informed practice that improves outcomes for children, young people and families.
Role Overview
Consistent with expectations of the SEND Reforms, the role supports the early identification and intervention of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) under the supervision of a qualified EP.
You will support with delivery of training and facilitating workshops in schools and settings.
As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you will have:
- Commitment to working in partnership with children and young people, parents and carers using a person-centred approach.
- Excellent relationships with mainstream settings for planned assessment, intervention and review at the SEN support stage.
- Opportunities to deliver training and a range of interventions for social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), cognition and learning, including executive functioning for individuals and groups in our early years, primary and secondary schools.
- Excellent opportunities for working with health professionals, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and social workers and SEN case officers.
- A lively, friendly, innovative and supportive team that offers quality CPD and regular peer and line manager supervision.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years full or part time, paid or voluntary experience working directly with teachers/educational/health professionals, individual and or groups of children and young people (CYP) with additional and complex needs.
- A 1st class/2i Honours Degree in Psychology or recognised equivalent qualification, which provides Graduate Basis for Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- A Master’s degree qualification in Education/Inclusion/Special Educational Needs or similar desired but not essential.
- A commitment to apply for the doctorate programme in Educational Psychology after a successful first year with the EPS.
Safeguarding & Vetting
Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and enhanced vetting clearance.
You must have the right to work in the UK; evidence will be requested at interview stage.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its Connected Communities agenda. We value equality, fairness, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all residents of the borough. We particularly encourage applications from early-career and mid-career professionals who are underrepresented in our workforce.
All applications will be assessed on merit. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. You can use the accessibility widget on our website to support your needs.
Assistant Educational Psychologist employer: Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing)
Ealing Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment at Horsenden Primary School in Greenford. As a Swimming Pool and Swim School Manager, you will benefit from professional development opportunities while contributing to community engagement and ensuring high standards of safety and service. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant school setting that values your expertise and dedication.
Contact Details:
Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing) Recruitment Team
