Assistant Educational Psychologist

Working under the supervision of qualified Educational Psychologists, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality psychological services to schools, settings, children, young people and families across North Tyneside. In line with the SEND reforms you will play an important role in supporting early intervention and preventative work, contributing to assessment activities, delivering interventions, supporting training programmes, and assisting with research and evaluation projects.,

• Supporting Educational Psychologists in schools and educational settings.
• Contributing to information gathering, observation, consultation and assessment activities.
• Supporting the implementation and evaluation of interventions designed to overcome barriers to learning and inclusion.
• Assisting in the delivery of training and professional development for school staff and parents/carers.
• Supporting research projects, literature reviews, data collection and analysis.

Gathering and analysing feedback and outcome measures relating to service impact.

• Participating in service development activities, meetings and continuing professional development.
• Working collaboratively with children, young people, families and professionals from a range of disciplines., Opportunities to develop psychological practice skills across a range of settings.
• Involvement in innovative service initiatives and multidisciplinary working.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, including home and office-based working.
• Valuable preparation for professional doctoral training in Educational Psychology. This is an exciting opportunity for a psychology graduate who is planning to pursue professional training as an Educational Psychologist and is looking to develop their skills and experience within a supportive and innovative service., We are looking for someone who is motivated, reflective and committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. The successful candidate will have Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society and two years relevant postgraduate experience. They will have excellent communcation skills and a commitment to imrpoving outcomes for our children, young people and families. Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel. Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business. Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050. We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.