Looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?
be part of developing an enhanced psychological therapy offer through supporting
the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a
‘Have a better work/life balance and come and
Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist
Location: Meadowcroft School – Wakefield, WF1 4AD
Salary: Up to £65k (FTE, DOE) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable
of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.
the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual
probation has been completed.
Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive
outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma
Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the
Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and
international schools.
child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures
potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse
unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and
for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in-house clinical team at Meadowcroft school.
collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a psychological caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to school development, staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions
leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to
enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Meadowcroft School –
School forms part of
Education brand, and is
an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 19.
Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of
Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity.
Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records,
core computer programmes and platforms.
Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post.
Flexible approach to working environments.
Ability and willingness to travel on company business.
Full driving licence and access to a car.
Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse
and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or
Experience of providing supervision to others.
Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group
Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches
working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for
of flexible benefit options:
Your health
and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package
2,000 training allowance
~ Life Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental
health support services
health checks
~*successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced
maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~£3000 Welcome Bonus
our pupils and young people. social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
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