Assistant Psychologist


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3EL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Assistant Psychologist, you will help shape our therapeutic provision by contributing psychological insight to behaviour support, delivering targeted interventions, and supporting the development of personalised programmes using the Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle. You’ll work directly with pupils, carry out observations and assessments under supervision, and collaborate closely with colleagues to promote SEMH progress, executive functioning and positive engagement.

We are looking for someone with a 2:1 or above in Psychology (with GBR), a genuine interest in autism and neurodiversity-affirming practice and experience supporting autistic people or those with complex behavioural needs. Additionally, strong communication skills, reflective practice, and the ability to build effective relationships is essential.

What the school offers its staff

Our success depends on our skilled and dedicated staff.We are a values-driven organisation with a focus on wellbeing and opportunities for flexible working. We offer a competitive salary and pension, and a range of benefits including discounts at a range of shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure activities.

All colleagues across the Trust are supported in their professional development. This includes a combination of in-house training and paid for professional qualifications on offer to staff at all levels, with a particular focus on Autism excellence and digital literacy.

Most importantly, though, we offer the opportunity to play a part in highly rewarding work that makes a difference, as part of an ambitious and supportive team.

Further details about the role

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Applications for this job are encouraged from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role - including those with protected characteristics, and particularly welcome from neurodivergent individuals.

To apply, please submit a fully completed application via our recruitment portal Your application should explain why you are interested in this opportunity and, with reference to the person specification, the attributes that make you a suitable candidate.

For shortlisted applicants, the selection process will be designed to provide opportunities for you to demonstrate your strengths, qualities, and experience in relation to the role. The details will be made clear at invitation stage. We are very happy to discuss adjustments to the recruitment process for those that need it.

The Trust pays full regard to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance 2025. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult including volunteers and staff employed by contractors.

Note that we can only consider applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK. For practical reasons, we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. However, we will always offer feedback to those who take part in a selection process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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