Assistant Educational Psychologist

Directorate: Children and Family Services

Section: Education and Family Support

Location: Hazel Trees

Grade: Soulbury Assistant Psychologist Scale 2-5

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on-Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

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The Role:

If you have been considering a career as an Educational Psychologist, keep reading as this may be the opportunity for you.

We are currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Educational Psychologist (AsEP) who can demonstrate an enthusiasm for applied psychology, is willing to learn and to contribute to the continued development of the Educational Psychology Service here in Stoke-on-Trent.

You will have access to regular supervision and opportunities to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills, important for gaining the experience needed to support an application for doctorial training courses. Your role will be to support the activities of the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) and to work alongside educational settings and other partners as we work towards better outcomes for children, young people, their families and our communities.

We are a small friendly and supportive team who are passionate about the work we do, and we encourage you to get in touch if you feel the same. For an informal discussion please contact Dr Michele Perry-Springer, Principal Educational Psychologist michele.perry@stoke.gov.uk

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of Educational Psychology Service (EPS) activities that promote positive outcomes for children, young people and families
• Work alongside Educational Psychologists, schools, and partner agencies to provide psychological support within educational settings
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, projects and service development initiatives
• Gather, analyse and present information to support assessments, consultations and evidence-informed decision making
• Participate in supervision, training and professional development activities to enhance psychological knowledge, skills and readiness for future doctoral training

About You:

• A degree in Psychology (or a related discipline), with a strong interest in applying psychological theory and research to support children and young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, schools and professional partners
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, including the ability to gather, interpret and present information effectively
• A willingness to learn, reflect and engage in professional supervision and development opportunities to enhance practice
• Experience of working with children, young people, families, schools or other community services, alongside a commitment to improving outcomes and promoting inclusion

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.