Overview
Would you like to be part of a forward thinking and dynamic team, ensuring that high quality psychological service is delivered to our students? We have a newly created position for a Senior Assistant Psychologist (AP). You must have at least 1 year experience in a previous Assistant Psychologist role.
Job responsibilities
Your role will be to support the qualified psychologist for a defined caseload of young people with psychology specified in their EHCP. You will provide psychological assessment interventions with support from the Psychologist. Working autonomously, you will attend MDT student reviews, complete outcome measurements and care planning exercises for each student. You will be a strong team player with excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team and receive supervision and development opportunities.
About us
The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK. We support children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional Mental Health and Complex Needs. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.
Job details
Location: Ripon, HG4 3HN
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Salary: £26,000 per year
Pay scheme: Other
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference: VP975EE86E
Candidate profile / Qualifications
* A degree or higher in Psychology
* Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
* 1 year of experience or more in an Assistant Psychologist role
* Experience working with ASD and/or learning disabilities (preferred)
* Good understanding of therapeutic boundaries and evidence-based interventions
* Highly organized, proactive, and a strong team player
* Genuine desire to help others
What you will receive
* Competitive salary
* Extensive group staff benefits
* Full support from the MDT team
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* Group development opportunities
Requirements and safeguarding
Successful candidates must meet the person specification. Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting young people and service users. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Note on visa sponsorship and eligibility applies as described in the original posting.
Equality Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
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