Assistant Educational Psychologist

We are recruiting Assistant Educational Psychologists at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday)
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed term until 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extension to the end of August 2026

Location: Ty Penallta / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Educational Psychology Service

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £36,109 - £38,774 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

We are seeking to recruit 5 Assistant Educational Psychologist (AEP) to compliment and strengthen our existing team. The roles will have a focus on co-preparing and co-delivering wellbeing interventions and training to schools and service evaluation.

The postholder will work in consultation with teachers, support staff and parents(s)/carer(s), to devise strategies to positively modify pupil behaviour and assist schools in setting pupil targets, working towards agreed goals aimed at promoting positive behaviour and improving learning opportunities for pupils.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• An Honours Degree in Psychology acceptable for membership of the BPS.
• Knowledge of a range of applied psychological approaches and interventions.
• Experience in relation to working effectively with children and young people who are vulnerable, challenging or who have ALN.
• A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough in line with case load and diary commitments.
  
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Kyla Honey/ Dermot McChrystal on 07544276540/ 07728361277 or email honeyk@caerphilly.gov.ukmcchrd@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.