Assistant Educational Psychologist

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About the role

Would you like to be part of a creative and highly supportive Educational Psychology Service (EPS), learning to apply psychology to improve outcomes for children, young people/adults, their families, and staff in a range of educational settings? Are you interested in applying to train on the Educational Psychology Doctorate course?

If you are, we can offer you an Assistant Educational Psychology role in Hastings, with all the experience and support you need to go on to apply to train as an Educational Psychologist.

As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you will learn about and support the work of our Educational Psychologists and make a unique contribution to the inclusion of children and young people in their schools and colleges. 

Working with East Sussex EPS is an extremely supportive experience, as our service is based on shared values and a shared love of learning. You will be part of a small team of Assistant Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, and Educational Psychologists who are all very friendly and collaborative in their work. Our service is highly regarded alongside a wide range of other early intervention and inclusion services.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are reflective and want to learn.
• Can take an active role in creating positive change.
• Remain non-judgemental when encountering difficult interactions.
• Enable children and young people to participate meaningfully in decisions that affect them.
• Actively promote and support educational and social inclusion.
• Plan to apply for the Doctorate in Educational Psychology and have a clear understanding of the training and eligibility pathway, https://www.aep.org.uk/EPFT#relevant

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. 

Interviews will take place in person on 29 and 30 April 2025 at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne.

You will have autonomy and flexibility in terms of working hours and up to two days per week working from home. There is a generous travel allowance. You’ll be working in a beautiful and varied environment, including coastal, rural, and urban, with each presenting unique challenges and rewards. Please note that this role requires county-wide travel where public transport infrastructure is often limited.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact: Helen Chappell or Jason Harding-Swale (Senior Educational Psychologists):-

Jason.harding-swale@eastsussex.gov.uk
helen.chappell@eastsussex.gov.uk

For a team that supports you 

Additional information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Work Permits

 We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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