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ob Title: Practitioner Psychologist

Location: North West England (school-based setting)

Hours & Contract: Permanent, term-time only (full-time or part-time considered)

Salary: Up to £70,000 (DOE) + welcome bonus

Essential Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

About the Role

We are seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join a growing multidisciplinary team, supporting children and young people with additional needs, including intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex mental health needs.

The role involves delivering psychological assessments and interventions, holding a clinical caseload, and contributing to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. You will play a key role in shaping and developing therapeutic provision in line with neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approaches.

This is a varied position that offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference, working within a supportive and experienced clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide individual assessments and interventions for children and young people.

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Hold a caseload and maintain accurate clinical records.

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Contribute to service development, training, and reflective practice sessions.

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Work collaboratively with education staff, families, and other professionals.

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Collect and analyse clinical data to inform service delivery.

Essential Criteria

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Doctoral-level qualification in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, or Educational).

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HCPC registration (and relevant professional body membership).

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Post-qualification experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or complex needs.

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Strong communication and collaborative working skills.

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Evidence of ongoing professional development.

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Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.

Benefits

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Competitive salary with welcome bonus.

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Life assurance and pension scheme.

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Wellbeing support, including access to mental and physical health services.

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Family-friendly benefits, including enhanced leave and fertility treatment support.

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Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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Flexible working options, including part-time and potential four-day week (post-probation)