Assistant Educational Psychologist
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Educational Psychologist to join the EPS in Neath Port Talbot Council. In this role, you will play a crucial part in reinforcing a needs-led approach to supporting learners, working within the framework of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (ALNET Act). You will contribute to the Directorate’s mission to collaborate and empower children, young people (CYP), parents, carers, schools and their communities by helping them understand and build on individual learning profiles, celebrating strengths and supporting differences within an inclusive, neurodiverse society.
As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you will work alongside Educational Psychologists within inclusive communities and environments, to help make sense of differences and need, and ensure appropriate individual support. You will be involved in creating accessible resources for parents, carers, CYP, and schools, ensuring they have the tools to confidently support diverse needs. You will also take an active role in delivering training and workshops to build capacity in educators and families. You will utilise your skills, including knowledge of recent research and use of IT, to bring creativity and innovation to the role and ensure equity.
A key aspect of the role involves collecting and analyzing data to assess the effectiveness of EP collaborations and consultations, ensuring that the support provided has a measurable positive impact on the educational outcomes of CYP. You will also advocate for the needs of individuals and their communities. Working closely with other professionals, you will help schools and communities implement person-centred approaches, ensuring that the child or young person’s voice in captured so that educational provision is driven by the needs of the individual.
Do you have:
1. strong organizational and communication skills, as well as experience working with CYP in educational or or community settings,
2. familiarity with inclusive education practices and the ALNET Act and an ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in your interactions with CYP and their families,
3. the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from across health and education sectors,
4. a BPS-accredited degree in psychology (or equivalent) and have a strong commitment to pursuing a career as an educational psychologist, including plans to apply for the doctoral training programme.
We would welcome those with experience in roles that involve working directly with children, young people and their families e.g. teachers, teaching assistant, youth workers.
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
5. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
6. Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
7. Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
8. Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
9. Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
10. Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
11. Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,