Assistant Educational Psychologist

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is looking to appoint an Assistant Educational Psychologist on a fixed term basis from February 1st, 2025 to July 31^st, 2025. The Educational Psychology Service works in schools and other educational settings to support children and young people. We aim to help schools and parents/carers find a way of moving a situation forward when a problem has been identified. Our work is summarised by our three key messages as:

• capacity building using evidence-based systemic approaches;
• consultation with school staff and others to ’unstick’ barriers to learning; and,
• working at an individual level, informed by psychological and therapeutic theories and practice.

The Service contributes to a wide range of local, regional and national initiatives, often on a multi-agency basis.

The post will have a focus on developing and facilitating effective interventions to promote psychological wellbeing and social, emotional and behavioural development of children and young people.

Applicants should possess an Honours degree in Psychology, recognised by the British Psychological Society.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact: Dr Robert Smith (Principal EP) (robert.smith@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk)

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

Closing Date:          23^rd January 2025 - Midnight

Shortlisting:            23^rd January 2025 

Interview Date:        29^th January 2025                                   

We welcome applications in Welsh, please complete Welsh Job Application Form.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.