Assistant Educational Psychologist

Join Our Team as an Assistant Educational Psychologist

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Assistant Educational Psychologist to join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a forward-thinking service that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

What’s in it for you

• Impactful Work: You’ll contribute directly to improving outcomes for children and young people, particularly those with additional needs, through early intervention and inclusive practices.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced Educational Psychologists and specialist teams who are committed to mentoring and developing early career professionals.
• Professional Development: Access to regular supervision, CPD opportunities, and involvement in service-wide projects to build your skills and confidence.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a service that values psychological thinking, creative problem-solving, and multi-agency working.

What you can expect to be doing

As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you will support the work of Educational Psychologists and locality teams in a variety of impactful ways, including:

• Contributing to psychological advice for early years children as part of EHC needs assessments.
• Delivering training and co-developing parent workshops as part of the Autism in Schools project and supporting the wider rollout of Autism Education Trust training.
• Supporting the development and delivery of the I Can Problem Solve programme through training and coaching.
• Completing school case studies to support the implementation of Therapeutic Thinking.
• Assisting in the rollout of Relational Practice approaches in schools.
• Co-facilitating Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) parent groups alongside school staff.
• Supporting the delivery of ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) training.
• Participating in assessments, observations, and interventions under supervision, and contributing to service development initiatives.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree in Psychology (BPS-recognised).
• Keen to further develop their experience to support application to the doctorate 
• Passionate about inclusion and committed to promoting the wellbeing and learning of children and young people.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Organised and reflective, with a willingness to learn and contribute to a team.
• Can be autonomous in their thinking and able to work independently
• Experience working with children or young people in educational or care settings is essential. 
• Evidence of experience using psychology to support their practice is desirable. 

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.