Psychology Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Hours:

Full time

Advert Start Date:

20/05/2019

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 31/05/2019 23:59

Employment Location:

Sand Martin House

Salary:

£19,554 -£21,589

Weekly Hours:

Vacancy ID:

103504

Closing date:

31 May

Further Information

Psychology Assistant
Grade 6 (£19,835)
Fixed-term – 37 hours per week

Applications are open to a graduate:
• With at least a 2:1 honours degree in Psychology that makes you eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychology Society.
• Experience of working directly with parents, children and young people within the age range of 0-25 with Special Educational Needs, for example experience of teaching, working in a school as a TA, youth work, mentoring, mental health support or experience working as an Psychology Assistant in another Local Authority

Main Advert Text for Post

Location :
Full Time (37 hours) post, Fixed Term until 31st August 2020

You will be part of our Educational Psychology team in Peterborough. The overall purpose of the post is to:
• Assist the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) in the delivery of core services and early intervention work in schools, early years and other settings, which can also enable the post-holder to develop a range of experience and skills in preparation for training as an Educational Psychologist on a credited doctorate course
Requirements of the post :
• Applicants should have a 2:1 honours degree in Psychology that makes them eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society;
• Experience of working directly with families, children and young people with Special Educational Needs within the age range of 0-25, for example experience of teaching, working in a school as a Teaching Assistant, youth work, mentoring, mental health support or experience working as an Psychology Assistant in another Local Authority;

• Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of children's development;
• Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of a wide range of psychological perspectives and how they can be applied in an educational setting;
• To be a competent user of Information Communication and Technology (ICT: hardware and software) including use of internet and email, Microsoft office packages / Google packages including word, excel and powerpoint. To input information into excel / google sheets and summarise information;
• Demonstrate knowledge about Educational Psychology with relevant legislation and developments regarding education, particularly for children and young people who have SEN;

• High levels of effective communication skills, both oral and written.

As part of your application, you are required to complete the DBS Additional Job Application Data document attached to this vacancy. CVs will not be accepted for this post.

For an informal discussion or further information please contact Dr Kobie Botha (Principal EP) or one of our senior EPs on 01733 863689 or alternatively use the following link:

To apply, please visit our website at https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/council-jobs/
No internet access?
Please telephone 01733 747474 between 9am and 5pm (Monday - Friday).

Closing date: 31st May 2019
Interview date: 12th June 2019

Please note

This job is closed for applications.

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