Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!Role: Assistant PsychologistHours: full time, Monday to FridaySalary: £21,200 to £28,842 depending on experience and qualifications Esland are driven to changing children's' lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our highly valued team at Esland Shropshire School (located in Ditton Priors, near Bridgnorth).
The successful candidate will work therapeutically with our children, providing support and assessing their emotional, developmental and daily needs.
Our schools provide high-quality education in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment that builds a foundation for lifelong learning.
We do this by providing a welcoming, happy, nurturing, and supportive learning environment, in which everyone is treated fairly and all achievements are celebrated.
We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!About our schools: Working with teachers and other school staff to implement the advice provided through educational psychology assessmentsPlanning and delivering outcome-focused interventions for individual children or groups of children who may be vulnerable and/or have additional needs within the schoolWriting summary reports and intervention impact assessmentsAssisting, from time to time, in research and evaluation work including the development of evaluation methods and data collection, and contributing to summary reportsPlanning project work or development work in schools and other educational settingsAssisting in the preparation and delivery of training in areas of psychology relevant to educational and child psychologyLeading in the development of educational and psychological resources and materialsTaking a lead role in service evaluation work including the development of evaluation methods, data collection and reporting mechanismsOther ad hoc administrative duties related to the efficient running of the organisation Ensure safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision madeHave knowledge of safeguarding and risk in relation to working with children and young peopleMaintain good professional practiceWhat we are looking for: A BPS accredited psychology degree (essential)Training or a further qualification in Educational Psychology (desirable)Training in trauma-informed practice (desirable)Demonstrable experience of working in UK based SEND/SEMH education or similar care or health environment (essential)Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly making complex information meaningful Motivation and passion regarding care for children who have experienced trauma A full, UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel off site We can offer: A friendly, supportive work environmentEnrolment into Esland pension schemeComprehensive training and supportFantastic opportunities for career development; we promoted over 50 colleagues last yearCycle to work schemeMonthly recognition awardsAccess to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-TogetherAccess to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!About Esland With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 60 residential children's and assessment homes, and three schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.
We strive to support our children to achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.