Assistant Clinical Psychologists - Fixed Term 2 Years - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position
West Heath School, Sevenoaks
* Ref: KCC886-6079-271S
* Posted: 20/08/2025
* Pay: £26,604 pa (£31,103 pa FTE)
* Start Date: January 2026
* App Close Date: 14/09/2025 at 23:45
* Interviews: TBC
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Salary: £26,604 pa (£31,103 pa FTE)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Term Time Only
Closing Date: 14 September 2025
Starting Date: January 2026
Can you make the difference to the lives of our students? Do you like to be challenged? Are you solution focused?
Do you want to be part of our SEMH school?
This could be the job for you.
West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role. Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding. We are currently on an exciting journey to be registered as a therapeutic community and welcome staff who follow this ethos.
If you would like to be part of our journey to support students' lives, we are looking for Assistant Clinical Psychologists to join our Learning Support Team in the main school who support students across the school during both lessons and social periods.
Under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, you will participate in delivering high quality assessments, day to day support and crisis interventions to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health diagnosis. The post holder will be part of our Multi-Disciplinary Team which includes Psychologists, Therapists, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Therapy Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.
This will be a perfect learning opportunity to assist you with the next step of your career as a Clinical Psychologist. You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people (9 - 19) and it will give you a strong understanding of SEMH.
As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.
If you would like to be part of the journey helping our students gain their best outcomes, we can support you by offering:
* Term Time only working
* Free lunches
* Generous Company Pension scheme
* Employee Assistant Programme
* Charity Discount Scheme
* Summer and Christmas Social events
* Free onsite parking
* Swimming pool
* Excellent training opportunities both internal and external
If you want to know more about us or would like to visit before applying, please call or e-mail the whs.HR-team@westheathschool.com. Internal applicants should complete an internal application form.
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.)
Information about the school
WEST HEATH SCHOOL
Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR
"Rebuilding lives through education"
OFSTED Good April 2025
West Heath School is an Independent SEN school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in "rebuilding lives through education", developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities.
"A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education"
"The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…"
"Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!"
Job Contact Information
* Name: Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
* Address: West Heath, Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
* Telephone: 01732 460 553
* Email: whs.hr-team@westheathschool.com
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* Job Description and Personal Specification
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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WEST HEATH SCHOOL
Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR
"Rebuilding lives through education"
OFSTED Good April 2025
West Heath School is an Independent SEN school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in "rebuilding lives through education", developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .
"A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education"
"The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…"
"Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!"
West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role. Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding. We are currently on an exciting journey to be registered as a therapeutic community and welcome staff who follow this ethos.
If you would like to be part of our journey to support students' lives, we are looking for Assistant Clinical Psychologists to join our Learning Support Team in the main school who support students across the school during both lessons and social periods.
Under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, you will participate in delivering high quality assessments, day to day support and crisis interventions to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health diagnosis. The post holder will be part of our Multi-Disciplinary Team which includes Psychologists, Therapists, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Therapy Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.
This will be a perfect learning opportunity to assist you with the next step of your career as a Clinical Psychologist. You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people (9 - 19) and it will give you a strong understanding of SEMH.
As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.
If you would like to be part of the journey helping our students gain their best outcomes, we can support you by offering:
+ Term Time only working
+ Free lunches
+ Generous Company Pension scheme
+ Employee Assistant Programme
+ Charity Discount Scheme
+ Summer and Christmas Social events
+ Free onsite parking
+ Swimming pool
+ Excellent training opportunities both internal and external
If you want to know more about us or would like to visit before applying, please call or e-mail the whs.HR-team@ westheathschool.com. Internal applicants should complete an internal application form.
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.)
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