Job description
As Assistant Psychologist, you will help shape our therapeutic provision by contributing psychological insight to behaviour support, delivering targeted interventions, and supporting the development of personalised programmes using the Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle. You’ll work directly with pupils, carry out observations and assessments under supervision, and collaborate closely with colleagues to promote SEMH progress, executive functioning and positive engagement.
We are looking for someone with a 2:1 or above in Psychology (with GBR), a genuine interest in autism and neurodiversity-affirming practice and experience supporting autistic people or those with complex behavioural needs. Additionally, strong communication skills, reflective practice, and the ability to build effective relationships is essential.
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About this school
Church Lawton School
Free schools special · Ages 4–19
- Pupils
- 84
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,485
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 6:1
- Academy trust
- LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 3EL
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- Salary
- Actual from £22,508 to £28,250 (based on FTE £25,555 to £32,075)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 22 July 2026
- Closing date
- 2 September 2026
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