Assistant Educational Psychologist, Bolton

Job Details

Grade Soulbury Assistant Educational Psychologists 2 £37,265- 4 £40,015 plus Essential Car User Allowance up to £963pa
Contract: 4x Permanent
Essential Requirement: Driving License, DBS
Essential Qualification: Honours Degree in Psychology providing a graduate basis for registration with the British Psychology Society
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact Sue Cornwell, Susan.Cornwellbolton.gov.uk
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive Educational Psychology Service and contribute to our Experts at Hand Team in Bolton, the only area of the NW with the highest Area wide inspection judgement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Educational Psychology Service in the delivery of core services in early years, school and college settings, including work with Looked After Children and supporting whole school approaches to SEND through a multi‑agency Experts at Hand Team.
• Assist with observations, consultations, appropriate assessments, writing reports, delivering training and supporting whole school approaches to SEND.

Prospective Development

Applicants should have at least a 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology providing a graduate basis for registration with the British Psychology Society and be willing to commit to working in Bolton until at least September 2027. Applications are invited from candidates who wish to embark on the professional doctorate and qualify as an Educational Psychologist. These posts offer an opportunity to develop the skills and experience needed to apply for the Educational Psychology doctoral training course.

About You

We are a small and supportive team in a local authority where SEND is given a high priority and where we have strong working relationships with our schools.

Benefits & Conditions

We offer a supportive induction process for new members of staff and you will be provided with a career pathway, personal development programme that suits your needs, individual and group supervision, dedicated administrative support, pleasant office facilities, free on‑site parking and an opportunity to work in a hybrid manner.

Legal & Compliance

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory clearances. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. Bolton Council’s policy on the Employment of Ex‑Offenders is available here.

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