Assistant Psychologist

Darlington Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is a highly regarded, well established, creative and forward-thinking team of Educational Psychologists (EPs). The team works with schools and settings in a statutory and traded capacity, applying psychology to improve outcomes for children and families through a range of functions, including consultation, training, intervention and research. The service is delighted to advertise 3 fixed term posts for Assistant Psychologists to support the implementation of the Local Authority's Expert at Hand offer. Assistant Psychologists will play a key role in promoting inclusive practice in schools and settings across the Local Authority, working closely with EPs and multi-agency professionals as part of an early intervention model. The role will include:

• Delivering evidence-informed interventions with children and young people, building on their strengths to address a range of barriers to their learning and social-emotional development
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers, school staff, and other professionals to develop effective approaches that promote inclusion, achievement and success
• Contributing to projects, training, research and service development activities alongside supportive colleagues
• Contributing to the production of psychological reports, written feedback and the development of resources, guidance and information for schools and settings
• Continuing your professional development through participation in training opportunities and high-quality professional supervision.
  
  As an applicant, you will bring existing experience of work with children and young people in education or community settings, alongside a 2:1 (or above Psychology degree (with BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership). You'll be a friendly, motivated person, who enjoys being part of a team as well as feeling comfortable working independently. You'll be organised, an effective communicator and able to meet deadlines.
  
  The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club