Vacancy Details

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CHILDRENS & JOINT COMMISSIONING SERVICES DEPARTMENT

 

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY / EDUCATION

ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST - Fixed Term Contact

                                   

Salary – Band 10 £33,366-£36,124

37 Hours

1 year fixed term contract (until 31^st August 2026)

 

So many reasons to work in Hartlepool!

 

Are you experienced in working with children and young people with additional needs, particularly Autism/Social Communication and Interaction needs?

 

Are you experienced in working in partnership with primary and secondary schools to effect positive change?

 

Are you committed to promoting inclusion for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

 

If the answer to all of these questions is yes then this rare opportunity to join the highly regarded Educational Psychology Team, who really make a difference to children and families in Hartlepool, could be for you.

 

The successful applicant will be part of the Educational Psychology Team providing specialist outreach support to parents and education based practitioners. The work will mainly focus on children and young people with social communication needs/ Autism.

 

The support will include working at an individual, group and systemic level. Developing positive working relationships with a wide range of professionals is vital for the role along with an ability to model good practice and contribute to other forms of professional development such as training workshops.

 

If your interest is sparked, please do not hesitate to call for an informal chat to find out more.

 

Please contact: Dr Katie Gibson, Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist -01429 523319 or via email – katie.gibson@hartlepool.gov.uk

 

Or Fiona Stobbs, Senior Advisor- Inclusive Learning & SEND- 01429 523901 or email  Fiona.stobbs@hartlepool.gov.uk

 

 

 

Closing date: 30^th June 2025

 

 

 

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: