Assistant Educational Psychologist

Grade Soulbury Assistant Educational Psychologists 2 £37,265- 4 £40,015 plus Essential Car User Allowance up to £963pa
Contract: 4x Permanent
Essential Requirement: Driving License, DBS.
Essential Qualification: Honours Degree in Psychology providing a graduate basis for registration with the British Psychology Society
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact Sue Cornwell Susan.Cornwell@bolton.gov.uk

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The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive Educational Psychology Service and contribute to our Experts at Hand Team in Bolton, the only area of the NW with the highest Area wide inspection judgement.
These posts would be ideal for those hoping to have a wide range of experiences and develop a range of skills in preparation for training as an Educational Psychologist. These posts involve assisting the Educational Psychology Service in the delivery of core services in early years, school and college settings, including work with Looked After Children and supporting whole school approaches to SEND through being part of a multi-agency Experts at Hand Team. The post holder would be supported in order to undertake a range of work including observations, consultations, appropriate assessments, writing reports, delivering training and supporting whole school approaches to SEND.
Applicants should have at least a 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology providing a graduate basis for registration with the British Psychology Society and be willing to commit to working in Bolton until at least September 2027.

Applications are invited from candidates who wish to embark on the professional doctorate and qualify as an Educational Psychologist.
About You
We are a small and supportive team in a local authority where SEND is given a high priority and where we have strong working relationships with our schools. Our recent Bolton local area SEND Inspection (June 2024) recognised that ‘The local area partnership’s special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) arrangements typically lead to positive experiences and outcomes for children and young people with SEND’ and that ‘Local area leaders in Bolton demonstrate a genuine determination to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND. They inspire a culture of care and creativity. Children and young people are at the centre of local leaders’ thoughts, planning and decision-making’.

You will be working with a supportive team in which there is a range of experience to draw upon and share. We offer a supportive induction process for new members of staff and you will be provided with a career pathway, personal development programme that suits your needs, individual and group supervision, dedicated administrative support, pleasant office facilities, free on site parking and an opportunity to work in a hybrid manner.

These posts offer an opportunity to develop the skills and experience needed to apply for the Educational Psychology doctoral training course.

About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Employment offers are conditional subject to satisfactory clearances. For roles where a criminal records check from the DBS is required, this includes satisfactory clearance of this check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of an individual’s offence/s. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. Bolton Council’s policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders is available here.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk