Assistant Psychologist
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Posted: 10/22/2026
Clinical Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Trainer, Assessor
Evolve Psychology Services
Posted: 10/19/2026Assistant Psychologist
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Demonstrates expertise in applying psychological knowledge to support children and young people with SEND through evidence-based interventions, assessments, and inclusive practices. Strong commitment to safeguarding, collaboration, and continuous improvement in educational settings.
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Graduate Basis For Chartered Membership (GBC)Evidence-Based InterventionsInclusive PracticeAssessment And ConsultationSafeguarding And Welfare
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the emerging Experts at Hand model and the wider Educational Psychology Service under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist
- Support statutory, non-statutory and traded educational psychology work
- Help education settings strengthen inclusive practice, early intervention and the graduated response
- Use consultation, assessment, intervention, training and research to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND
- Work with education, inclusion, health and other partners to embed psychological approaches
- Gather information, observe and undertake proportionate assessments with children and young people with SEND
- Deliver and evaluate evidence-based interventions, including academic interventions
- Provide consultation, audits, intervention and practical support to education settings
- Develop and deliver inclusion-focused training and implementation support
- Communicate children and young people’s strengths and needs in discussions and written reports
- Agree objectives with the line manager through the Personal Development Review process
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2:1 honours degree or above in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Ability to apply psychological knowledge and evidence-informed thinking practically
- Effective and sensitive communication with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies
- Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate across teams and services
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Creativity, flexibility and initiative when responding to complex situations
- Sound understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and relevant legislation
- Reflective practice, openness to learning and commitment to continuous improvement
- Commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice
- Relevant work experience with children and young people
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- DBS checks or police vetting required for relevant posts
Benefits
Comp & perks- Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- Performance-related annual pay progression
- Annual cost-of-living pay increase
- Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- Career development opportunities across the organisation
- Diverse and active staff networks
- Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
- Reasonable adjustments to support applicants with disabilities or additional support needs
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Hard Skills
Psychological AssessmentIntervention StrategiesTraining DevelopmentResearch MethodologiesConsultation Skills
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Effective CommunicationCollaborationCreativityFlexibilityReflective Practice
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DBS Check
Industry Keywords
Educational PsychologySENDInclusionSafeguardingEquality And Diversity