Job description
Job Title: Assistant Psychologist
Location: New Barn School – Berkshire, RG20 8HZ
Salary: £24.375 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri
Contract: Fixed Term, Term-Time only (41 weeks)
About the role
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our clinical team at New Barn School. This exciting role will involve working under the supervision of a psychologist to carry out tasks that include group work, 1:1 work, research, audit, and evaluation.
Our well-established teams within OFG maintain a nurturing and supportive environment where the pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything we do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring our pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.
We strive for excellence in looking after the people in our care and seek an Assistant Psychologist who shares our vision to empower people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate. In 2024, we were certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Essential Criteria:
* Psychology degree (2:1 or above)
* Relevant experience of working with children and young people
* First-hand experience of a range of research methods
* Experience of quantitative and qualitative research, including data collection, research designs, analysis, and report writing
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of teaching and/or supporting other health professionals
* Driving license and access to own vehicle
* Experience or knowledge of relevant client group (service specific)
What’s in it for you?
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are respected and valued. We provide a range of benefits designed to support you both in your work life and personally, along with genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
* An extra day’s holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child’s first day at school, etc.)
* Professional support network
* Contributory Pension
* Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers, and cashback with hundreds of retailers
* Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
* The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Salary Finance
* Flexible benefits scheme allowing you to adjust your benefits to suit your circumstances
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
For further information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact us.
At Outcomes First Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Vacancy ID: 004884
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