Assistant Psychologist

Job description

Vacancy Details

Category

Education - Education, SEND & Schools - All

Job Title

Assistant Psychologist

Grade

BBU09

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU09 35,412 - 38,220

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37.00

Job Advert

As part of our ambitious Experts at Hand programme, we are expanding our team & looking for enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists who are passionate about improving outcomes for children & young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded service with strong school relationships & a commitment to early intervention, inclusion & evidence-informed practice. Working alongside Educational Psychologists, schools & families, you will help children & young people overcome barriers to learning & achieve positive outcomes.

Our Assistant Psychologists play an important role in delivering direct work with children & young people, supporting families, developing interventions, contributing to service projects & working collaboratively with schools & multi-agency partners.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for graduates considering future professional training in Educational Psychology, as well as individuals with experience of supporting children & young people in education, health or care settings.

We offer:
• Permanent contracts linked to our growing Experts at Hand programme
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced Educational Psychologists
• High-quality supervision & support
• Opportunities to contribute to service development & projects
• Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements where appropriate
• A supportive & welcoming team environment

To join us, you will:
• Hold a psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society
• Have experience of working with children & young people
• Be committed to improving outcomes for children & families
• Have excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Be able to work collaboratively with schools, families & professionals
• Be organised, resilient & able to work independently when required

Closing Date: 16th September 2026

Interview Date: 28th September 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent & unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; you will be asked to upload a CV & answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant & the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/A

Work Pattern

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

Yes

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

Location

Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford

Location

Borough Hall, Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

Yes

Attachments

Job Profile
Assistant Psychologist Job Description.pdf (146 Kb)
CV Template
CV Template.docx (16 Kb)