Assistant Psychologist (16BC)
Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd, Leicester, LE4 1EZ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
August 2025
Closing date
18 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,407.00 - £24,794.00 Annually (FTE) Approx Starting Salary £14,644
Assistant Psychologist (16BC) job summary
Fixed-Term Assistant Psychologist
Discovery School Trust EPIC Services
The role will be based at Mowmacre Hill Primary School, Leicester
Salary: Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8 (approximate starting salary of £14,644)
Hours: 22.2 hours per week and 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Fixed-Term from 26 August 2025 until 26 August 2026
Working Pattern: Three days per week, 08:00-16:00 with an unpaid lunch break
About the Role
EPIC Psychology & Wellbeing Service is a school led partnership established to meet the needs of local children, families and schools. Discovery Trust consists of 15 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 special schools for SEMH, 1 Communication & Interaction Hub and a number of alternative provisions. The Trust also has partnerships with other schools which EPIC also work with. EPIC works closely together with all stakeholders to develop a high-quality service that best supports the need of schools. We have relationships with two universities for undergraduate placements with us and a relationship with one university for placement of Trainee EPs.
Our service covers pre-school – Y13 both mainstream, community and specialist provision.
As a service we are fairly unique. We are school led, which means we have established our partnership by request and with support of local primary schools, and we are one of only a handful of cases in England with this structure. This makes us an exciting place to be working, and means we are a fast-paced organisation charged with new ideas and opportunities.
Our service provides high need support for children and families and also aims to develop an effective wellbeing provision to support families, safeguard children’s mental health and offer training for all people working with our children. We are a team of educational psychologists, assistant psychologists, undergraduate assistants and a full-time administrator. Our Service is constantly changing to meet local and national need and we are looking to become a multi-disciplinary team in the very near future.
We are currently seeking to appoint a part-time Assistant Psychologist, to join our energetic and vibrant team based at Mowmacre Hill Primary School site. You will be responsible as a team of assistant psychologists in helping deliver a psychological service to schools across the Trust, and their communities, wider county schools, and to undertake duties across the Educational Psychology Team in support of the Principal and Senior EPs. Year on year we introduce new training packages & research areas and look to increase our scope as a service, working as creatively as possible.
We are a fun, fast paced and energetic team. We would welcome applications from psychology graduates, with at least a 2:1, who possess Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (Registration) and who have shown a passion for applying psychology for the good of children and schools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyse evaluation data from case work and from school’s perceptions from the external evaluation
- Support the organisation of and contribution to some of our training to schools and workshops to parents
- Support the EPs by developing resource packs, useful tools for children as part of their interventions.
- Support the EPs by scoring different assessment tools, analysing evaluation data, creating surveys as appropriate.
- Take part in small training opportunities such as ELSA or one of the EPICnMIX workshops.
- Accompany EPs on school visits that do not involve individual children assessments or discussions.
- Take part in team meetings to listen to issues that impact on a Psychology Service
- Take part in small training opportunities such as ELSA or the Synergy workshops.
- Accompany EPs on school visits.
- Agree to all data protection and confidentiality protocols within the service.
- Engage in training groups to upskill yourself and be better equipped to deal with the role of EP in the future.
We will support our assistant with training, guidance and mentoring to make this a hugely rewarding role.
If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!
For more information contact: Paula Hopkins phopkins@epicleics.com or Mel Shirley mshirley@epicleics.com
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.
Professional Growth & Support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
- Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
- Highly committed and motivated Team
- A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
- A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues
Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
Additional Perks
- Free parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Gym discounts.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Dental support.
- Retail discounts.
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.
Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents
More about Discovery Schools Trust
Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
AI
While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Discovery Schools Academy Trust is a multi academy trust of 13 primary schools and 2 special school dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence.
The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence is shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
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