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Overview and ResponsibilitiesAssistant Psychologist Aurora Hanley SchoolLike the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description.Salary: 13.49 15.53 per hourPermanent contract: Full time 40 hrs per week, Term time (39 weeks)Location: Aurora Hanley School, Stoke-On-TrentClosing Date: Friday the 10th of January at 5pmAurora Hanley School is a mixed day school for pupils between the ages of 6 and 19 with complex communication and social difficulties. Students may be on the autistic spectrum or have other difficulties that impact their emotional health and wellbeing and create barriers to learning.If you are passionate about giving children and young people life chances that will shape their future, then you may well be the person we are looking for.Job RoleWe would like to appoint a candidate to be a key member of the clinical team in delivering and evaluating psychological support to our young people. Liaison with other professionals in the school will be a key part of the role, including teaching staff. The post-holder will undertake various tasks under the supervision of the clinical psychologist and have regular opportunities for professional development.Duties will vary; you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.Skills and QualificationsCandidate profileThe successful candidate will have a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology, previous experience and/or an assistant psychologist or experience of working with children and young people, ideally in a special educational needs/mental health setting.Essential CriteriaExcellent communicatorOrganised and meticulous record keeping skillsConfident in working with children directly, as well as with professionals and familiesA good understanding of ethical practice and the psychological principles which underpin our interventions e.g. attachment and learning theoriesAbility to work within a clinical team of specialistsAbility to carry out clinical assessments (with training and support)Able to build supportive but professional relationships with staff, parents and young peopleBenefits and Additional InformationWhats on offer?Training and Development: We offer a wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.Save Money on Your Bills: With the cost of living rising, we provide a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and making your money go further.Competitive Pay and Reward: We compare market rates of pay and rewards annually to ensure they are comparable or better than other similar organisations.UK Health Cash Plan: This plan can help cover your day-to-day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills.Employee Assistance Programme: We have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information, and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7.Refer a Friend for 1,000: Well reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company ( terms apply).How to apply?Please complete a full online application form. If you would like assistance in completing this application form or more information on this position, please contact our Recruitment Partner, Karen Barnfield at karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.comSuccessful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr