Position Summary
Assistant Psychologist based at Pontville School, an independent specialist day school in Ormskirk, providing high quality education for boys and girls with speech, language and social communication needs. Salary: £26,246 - £28,962 plus benefits.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop relationships and engage children in assessments and interventions under the direction of a qualified psychologist.
* Support a multidisciplinary clinical team and educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments.
* Conduct clinical assessments and formulate individualised interventions for young people with developmental trauma, neuro‑developmental conditions and special educational needs.
* Implement and evaluate therapeutic strategies and track progress.
* Participate in team supervision and clinical development programmes.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree (or equivalent) in Psychology eligible for graduate BPS membership; curriculum should include components relating to young people, mental health or autism.
* Experience working with young people who have developmental trauma and/or neuro‑developmental needs such as autism, SEMH and ADHD.
* Resilience and ability to manage challenging situations.
* Team player with a positive, can‑do attitude.
* Honesty, empathy and genuine care for young people and colleagues.
Benefits and Development
* Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
* 35 days holiday, including bank holidays.
* Clinical learning and development programme for career growth.
* Flexible benefits such as life insurance.
* Wellbeing tools and employee assistance.
* Medical cover for optician and dentist appointments.
* Access to high‑street discounts and a culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work.
* Referral bonus scheme of £2,000 per successful referral.
Employer Commitment
The Witherslack Group is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community, including people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We provide a safe, inclusive environment, safeguarding and child protection procedures. A DBS check and online search will be required; the cost will be covered.
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