Assistant Psychologist

Job Description

Assistant Psychologist
Salary range: Soulbury Assistant 2-5 £37,265 - £41,616 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Fixed Term (12m)
Hours of work: Full-time: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Job Purpose

Croydon Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is highly valued with established relationships with local educational establishments and other services within the Council, NHS and voluntary sector. We are a supportive team, committed to the best outcomes for Croydon’s children and young people. We are looking to recruit a full-time Assistant Psychologist who wishes to develop their understanding of applied psychology, predominantly in early years educational contexts. Under the direct supervision of an HCPC registered Educational Psychologist and in close collaboration with other professionals, the post holders will:

• Support staff and families to meet the needs of children in the early years with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, through advice, assessment and intervention.

• Support setting staff and families to navigate the statutory process, potentially considering placement within specialist settings, and facilitating the smooth transition into school.

This post will be particularly relevant to those seeking to gain knowledge, skills and experience in preparation for applying for doctoral training courses in educational psychology. We anticipate that successful candidates will join the team in September 2026.

About You

We are keen to consider applications from enthusiastic and resourceful candidates who can demonstrate a reflective and innovative approach, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We welcome diversity and multi-lingual speakers who would strengthen our service offer to our local communities. The successful candidate should have / should be:

Educated to BSc/BA level in Psychology which provides graduate basis for registration of the British Psychological Society.

Understanding of child development, including language and learning development, autism, and social, emotional and mental health, especially of young children.

Experience of working with children and/or young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities, especially in early years settings.

Experience of research/project work relevant to children with SEND.

Sensitivity to and concern for the needs of children, young people and their families.

For information contact Anne Moore, Chief Educational Psychologist, on anne.moore@croydon.gov.uk

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About us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.