Assistant Psychologist – School-Based
Location: Across West Sussex
Salary: £30,296 – £33.024
Contract Type: Full-time, initially until the end of the academic year August 2025
All Year Round
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a psychology graduate wanting to gain experience within the education sector?
Masterclass are working with a superb SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) multi-site school, they are dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of their students. They strive to create a nurturing environment that promotes the emotional, social, and academic development of all their students. They are seeking compassionate and motivated Assistant Psychologist’s to join their team, providing valuable psychological support within the school and remotely to improve the attendance and engagement between the school and pupil.
As an Assistant Psychologist, you will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical professional to support the delivery of psychological services to the pupils. Your role will involve working directly with students, supporting staff, and contributing to the development and implementation of interventions that promote positive mental health and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the assessment of students’ psychological needs using a variety of tools and techniques under supervision.
- Support the implementation of individual and group interventions designed to enhance students’ emotional and mental well-being.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to develop and implement strategies that support student learning and mental health.
- Collect, analyse, and report data on student progress and the effectiveness of interventions.
- Provide direct support to students experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties, using evidence-based approaches.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of training sessions for school staff on topics related to mental health and well-being.
- Support the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.
Must have:
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
- A DBS on the Updates Service, or be willing to obtain one
- Commitment to safeguarding students and young people
- Holds GCSE’S in Maths & English grade A*-C 4-9 or equivalent
- Resilience to deal with challenging situations
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- A fantastic holiday scheme
- Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
- MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
- Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact.
We look forward to your application or any questions you may have!
