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Job details Job reference REQ14770 Date posted 28/07/2023 Application closing date 03/08/2023 Location Civic Office Salary Soulbury Assist Ed Psych Points 1 - 4, \xc2\xa329,926- \xc2\xa333,587 (pay award pending) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Attachments

Assistant Educational Psychologist Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster

Salary details: Soulbury Assist Ed Psych Points 1 - 4, \xc2\xa329,926- \xc2\xa333,587 (pay award pending)

Contract Type: Full time, 37 hours per week, Temporary Assistant Educational Psychologist fixed term until end of August 2024

Closing date: 3rd August 2023

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

There\xe2\x80\x99s never been a more exciting time to join City of Doncaster Council.

We are passionate about Doncaster - it\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about \xe2\x80\x93 Doncaster is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don\xe2\x80\x99t just take our word for it \xe2\x80\x93 anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

Building on the strengths of being the UK\xe2\x80\x99s best connected location, Doncaster is transforming the way it looks and feels. Anyone joining our council can look forward to working for a confident, ambitious organisation with big plans to develop further and deliver for our residents, workforce and visitors. The Educational Psychology Service at Doncaster Council has its own vision and values that are embedded in everything we do. You will find a team of professionals committed to advocating for children and young people and working closely with families and other agencies.

Our Assistant Educational Psychologists have an important role in supporting our qualified Educational Psychologists in applying and delivering psychology to our partners, schools and provider settings in their work to promote the best possible learning and life outcomes for all children and young people in the Borough. You will be part of a service and wider directorate team who are outcome focused and making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.

This is an influential role, embedded within the school improvement and inclusion strategies, and focused on the application and development of psychology in support of teaching and learning across a broad range of need and provision. In this role you will be part of an energetic team that is wanting to improve and further develop their ways of working. Our current service delivery model is focused on Pyramid Planning Meetings, a new multiagency consultation-based way of working. You will engage with schools, settings, health partners and the Children\xe2\x80\x99s Services Trust to support and secure high quality solution-focused assessment, planning and delivery of outcomes-based programmes to promote excellent outcomes for children and young people in Doncaster.

So, if you are an aspiring Educational Psychologist and want a role that is inspiring and where you are empowered to drive forward change and opportunities for young people, and if you have the determination and expertise to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in Doncaster, we want to hear from you. During your time with us, we can guarantee excellent supervision from an experienced member of the team, as well as tailored opportunities for professional development and regular opportunities for networking and collaboration with other members of the team.

Doncaster Educational Psychology Service is an inclusive service where everyone is encouraged and supported to develop their career and follow the professional pathway they feel passionate about. As a service, we are driven by our values: being inclusive, supportive, holistic, consultants, advocates, proactive, assertive and flexible. For us, that means that we continuously seek opportunities to work collaboratively and support each other, we see educational psychology as a role where the individual is part of a collective project, strongly linked with its community and strategic in terms of being innovative and creative.

As an Assistant Educational Psychologist in our team, you will be required to work in the office or within settings for at least 3 days per week. Planning and write up time can be completed flexibly, at home or in the office, you will be provided with technology devices that will allow you to work remotely and you will work within a large, friendly and supportive team that cherishes diversity and will value your experience and interests.

As part of your role, you will be offered opportunities to take part in local and regional meetings and projects and will be encouraged and supported to be yourself, share your strengths to enrich the team and your interests to grow and develop our work!

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job description and person specification.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our

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It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the 7th August 2023.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Raquel Avila, Principal Educational Psychologist. Email: or Jayne Manning, Principal Educational Psychologist, email:

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

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