Somerset Council have fantastic opportunities for Assistant Educational Psychologists who are planning their future careers.
It is an exciting time to be joining Somerset Educational Psychology Service, as we are embedding new systems and processes.
In return we are offering benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements, and trust in your professional autonomy.
- A 2-year fixed term contract with a possibility of 1-year extension.
- A comprehensive programme of Induction and training offering excellent preparation for applying to professional post graduate programmes.
- Generous annual leave and CPD allowance.
All Educational Psychologists have specialist time available to them and we have strong University links with tutors from the Doctorate in Educational Psychology courses at the Universities of Exeter, Bristol and Cardiff working within the Somerset team.
What will I be doing?
We’re working to improve the lives of children here in Somerset and you’ll be a key part of that. Under the guidance of a qualified Educational Psychologist your day-to-day work will involve:
- Undertaking observations and assessments, delivering interventions, and gathering views of children, young people and their families
- Working jointly with Educational Psychologists and Advisory teachers, supporting a range of work related to SEND.
- Supporting with contribution towards Education, Health and Care Plans and Annual Reviews.
- Delivering small group and individual interventions in settings.
- Developing project work to carry out small scale research
- Maintaining a high standard of professional expertise through professional training, reading, and the pursuit of specialist topics of interest.
- Supporting the delivery of traded services
- Supporting the development of large commissions and co-lead on the evaluation of these.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
A comprehensive programme of induction and training will be provided, offering excellent preparation for applying to professional post graduate educational psychology training programmes.
We welcome applications from individuals with a Psychology degree (2.1 or above) or equivalent which makes you eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society and at least 2-years’ experience and interest in working with children, young people aged 0-25 and their families in educational or community settings.
Additional information
We would love to talk to you and answer any queries you might have; please contact Jenny Pearce Riddy (Senior Educational Psychologist) Jenny.pearceriddy@Somerset.gov.uk
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Key Details
Assistant Educational Psychologist
Salary: Soulbury Assistant EP Scale 2-3,
ranging from £36,109 to £37,444 per annum.
Interviews will take place in person: 7th May 2025
Start date: September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
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