Educational Psychology Assistant

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates for the above position. The successful candidate will work within the Healthier Minds Service, an innovative approach to promoting and supporting the mental wellbeing of children and young people within East Renfrewshire. The Educational Psychology Assistant will be part of the Educational Psychology Service, however, they will be located within the Healthier Minds Service and operationally managed by the Recovery & Service Development Co-ordinator: Children & Young People's Emotional Wellbeing. The successful applicant will work alongside colleagues to develop and deliver effective interventions that support children and young people’s mental wellbeing. They will also have a key role in supporting service evaluation, reporting and data collection/analysis.

This post is an ideal opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue a career in Educational Psychology.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.

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