Educational Psychology Assistant

Educational Psychology Assistant at The Limes College

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/LC/98510

Job Category
Professional & Support | Pastoral & Welfare

Location
Sutton West Centre, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2SD

Contract Type
Fixed Term

Contract Term
Part-Time

Salary
£30,862.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week
36

Fixed Term End Date
Fri 16th Jul, 2027

Closing Date
Midnight, Sun 8th Nov, 2026

Positions Available
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About this Role

Educational Psychology Assistant

Required from November 2026

36 hours per week, term time plus INSET days

Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £ 35,628 FTE

Actual: £30,862

The Limes College is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Educational Psychology Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate or experienced education professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, and other barriers to learning.

Working under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist and in collaboration with the SENCo, senior leaders and wider school staff, you will support the assessment, understanding and development of pupils. You will help translate psychological approaches into practical strategies that promote engagement, emotional wellbeing, positive relationships, behaviour and progress.

This position is term time plus 5 INSET Days following usual work pattern:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:45am to 4:45pm;


• Friday 8:45am to 3:15pm.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Psychology or a relevant equivalent qualification.


• Experience of working with children or young people.


• An understanding of child development, learning, SEND and emotional wellbeing.


• Strong observation, communication, record-keeping and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and work collaboratively with families and professionals.


• A reflective approach and willingness to learn through supervision and professional development.


• A clear commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and high expectations for every pupil.

The school can offer you:

• Local Government Pension Scheme;


• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people's lives;


• A programme of professional development for staff at all levels;


• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme;


• Staff who are supportive towards each other;


• Free access to an on-site gym;


• Term time hours.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please refer to the Person Specification when completing your supporting statement.

The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information, please visit The Limes College website. Visits are welcome by arrangement.

Closing date: Sunday 08 November 2026.

Interviews: To be confirmed.

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Safeguarding Statement

Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Declaration of Offences form to confirm their criminal record or other information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence for an individual with certain criminal convictions to attempt to engage in regulated activity (working with children).

This appointment is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, teaching prohibited checks (if applicable), Section 128 check (if applicable), ID and right to work check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references. We will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for information that is publicly available.

Copies of Alternative Learning Trust's/The Limes College Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the Trust/The Limes College website.

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The Limes College is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Educational Psychology Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate or experienced education professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, and other barriers to learning.

Working under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist and in collaboration with the SENCo, senior leaders and wider school staff, you will support the assessment, understanding and development of pupils. You will help translate psychological approaches into practical strategies that promote engagement, emotional wellbeing, positive relationships, behaviour and progress., · A degree in Psychology or a relevant equivalent qualification.

· Experience of working with children or young people.

· An understanding of child development, learning, SEND and emotional wellbeing.

· Strong observation, communication, record-keeping and interpersonal skills.

· The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and work collaboratively with families and professionals.

· A reflective approach and willingness to learn through supervision and professional development.

· A clear commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and high expectations for every pupil.

· Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:45am to 4:45pm;

· Friday 8:45am to 3:15pm., · Local Government Pension Scheme;

· An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people's lives;

· A programme of professional development for staff at all levels;

· Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme;

· Staff who are supportive towards each other;

· Free access to an on-site gym;

· Term time hours.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please refer to the Person Specification when completing your supporting statement.

The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information, please visit The Limes College website. Visits are welcome by arrangement.