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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us click here.
Assistant Psychologist
Join our innovative Psychology and Wellbeing Service as an Assistant Psychologist and play a key role in improving outcomes for children and young people across Windsor and Maidenhead. Working alongside Educational Psychologists, you'll support the delivery of our Experts at Hand programme, helping schools, early years settings and families provide inclusive, evidence-based support for children and young people with SEND. From contributing to systemic projects and group interventions to analysing data, delivering training and shaping service improvements, this is a varied and rewarding role offering excellent development opportunities for an aspiring psychology professional looking to make a meaningful impact in children's services.
About the role
As an Assistant Psychologist, you'll work alongside experienced Educational Psychologists to help deliver high-quality psychological and wellbeing support that improves outcomes for children and young people across Windsor and Maidenhead. Supporting our innovative Experts at Hand programme, you'll collaborate with schools, early years settings, colleges and families to strengthen early intervention, promote inclusion and help children and young people with SEND thrive in mainstream education.
No two days are the same. You'll contribute to a wide range of meaningful work, including supporting systemic projects, delivering evidence-based group interventions, analysing data and evaluating impact, undertaking research and school-based audits, and helping to shape services through high-quality reports and insights. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Educational Psychology, gaining valuable experience within a supportive, forward-thinking team that is committed to making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.
To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Frances Lee at frances.lee@achievingforchildren.org.uk
About you
We're looking for a passionate and motivated psychology graduate who is eager to develop their career while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, be naturally curious, and have a genuine commitment to promoting inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- A 2:1 degree (or above) in Psychology and eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (or a recognised Psychology Master's).
- Experience of working with children and young people in educational, community or related settings.
- An understanding of SEND, inclusive practice and the importance of early intervention.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, families, schools and professionals.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently with supervision.
- Experience analysing information, using data to inform practice and producing clear, high-quality reports.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and safeguarding, with a child-centred approach in everything you do.
- Confidence using digital systems, including Microsoft or Google applications, to manage information and support service delivery.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
- 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
- Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
- Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of staff benefits and discounts
- An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children click here. For our social work offer click here. For our Recruitment Journey, click here.
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
