Educational Psychology Assistant
The Limes College, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2SD19 days remaining to apply
Closing date
8 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 October 2026
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
- £30,862.00 Annually (Actual)
Educational Psychology Assistant job summary
Educational Psychology Assistant
Required from November 2026
36 hours per week, term time plus INSET days
Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £ 35,628 FTE
Actual: £30,862
The Limes College is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Educational Psychology Assistant to join our dedicated team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate or experienced education professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, and other barriers to learning.
Working under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist and in collaboration with the SENCo, senior leaders and wider school staff, you will support the assessment, understanding and development of pupils. You will help translate psychological approaches into practical strategies that promote engagement, emotional wellbeing, positive relationships, behaviour and progress.
This position is term time plus 5 INSET Days following usual work pattern:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:45am to 4:45pm;
Friday 8:45am to 3:15pm.
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree in Psychology or a relevant equivalent qualification.
Experience of working with children or young people.
An understanding of child development, learning, SEND and emotional wellbeing.
Strong observation, communication, record-keeping and interpersonal skills.
The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and work collaboratively with families and professionals.
A reflective approach and willingness to learn through supervision and professional development.
A clear commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and high expectations for every pupil.
The school can offer you:
Local Government Pension Scheme;
An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives;
A programme of professional development for staff at all levels;
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme;
Staff who are supportive towards each other;
Free access to an on-site gym;
Term time hours.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please refer to the Person Specification when completing your supporting statement.
The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information, please visit The Limes College website. Visits are welcome by arrangement.
Closing date: Sunday 08 November 2026.
Interviews: To be confirmed.
Further information about the job
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Limes College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- Size
- 61 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- Website
- The Limes College website
The Limes College is a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) which offers alternative education provision outside of a traditional schooling environment to key stages 1 to 4; it accepts students from mainstream schools in Sutton with educational and behavioural needs. The current roll of around 150 students consists of those who have been permanently excluded or those at risk of exclusion. Many students are with us for only a short time while some will remain on roll for their entire GCSE courses. In the last academic year, we worked with 210 students.
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