Protocol Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Pilning to recruit a Clinical Psychologist to support children and young people aged 7–19 with autism and associated social communication needs.
About the school
The school provides a calm, structured and nurturing environment for pupils from Key Stage 2 through to post-16. Every young person is supported to explore and fulfil their potential, academically, socially and emotionally.
Staff work closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure pupils feel safe, understood and supported, with a strong focus on wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes beyond school.
The role
As the school’s Clinical Psychologist, you’ll play a key role in shaping the emotional and behavioural development of pupils.
You’ll assess psychological needs and deliver tailored, evidence-based interventions to support pupils’ wellbeing, resilience and independence. Working collaboratively with education, pastoral and clinical colleagues, you’ll help embed Positive Behaviour Support approaches across the school, ensuring consistency and compassion in everyday practice.
You’ll also:
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Work directly with pupils through one-to-one and group interventions
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Provide consultation, guidance and training to staff
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Support families to better understand and meet their child’s needs
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Contribute to whole-school approaches around behaviour and emotional wellbeing
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Supervise Assistant Psychologists where required
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Be an active part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team
This is a varied, meaningful role where your expertise will make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
What we’re looking for
We’re keen to hear from psychologists who are passionate about working in specialist education and SEN settings.
You’ll need:
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HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
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A postgraduate qualification in Psychology
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Experience supporting children or young people with autism and complex needs
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Experience working within educational, care or clinical settings
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Confidence working within a multi-disciplinary team
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Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists
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A commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
What’s on offer
The school offers a strong package focused on wellbeing, development and long-term support, including:
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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Perkbox discounts to help with everyday living costs
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Enhanced annual leave, pension and life assurance
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Company sick pay
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24/7 GP access for you and your household
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Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, physio and more
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Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
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Refer-a-friend scheme (terms apply)
Applying through Protocol Education
When you apply via Protocol Education, you’ll benefit from:
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A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the process
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Honest insight into the school and team
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Interview preparation and ongoing career support
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Access to free CPD opportunities
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of the process.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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