Clinical Psychologist

Maple House School is an independent special school dedicated to providing exceptional education and support for young people aged 5 to 19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as social and communication difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions. Our team is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in tailoring our approach to meet the individual needs of each student, empowering them to reach their full potential.

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We are looking for a HCPC Registered practitioner psychologist of clinical, educational or counselling who is keen to have autonomy in creating and delivering new research led, bespoke multi-psychodynamic approaches and interventions to support our children and young people thrive at Maple House School.

We are looking for fun, passionate, dedicated, and driven professional to join our school. The clinical team will consist of three assistant physiologists across the the school who all work closely with the Headteacher, SENDCo, SLT, Pastoral Leads ,Teachers and young people. Our MDT will also consist of an Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist.

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The post will involve undertaking Clinical Psychology/Psychotherapy duties whilst adhering to professional and regulatory guidelines, you will carry out assessments, design individualised plans and strategies. As well as implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions; report writing and multi-professional reviews you will provide advice, information, and training to staff, as well as parents, commissioners, and other agencies. You will be supported by Assistant Psychologists and a school staff team of nurturing and enthusiastic Teachers and LSA’s who are committed to providing the very best.

You and your team will be providing a unique and systematic high quality service within our schools, working with others to promote the wellbeing and best interests of our young people. We are not just about outcomes in education but about empowering uniqueness, realising potential and building resilience so that we are a safe place to learn and grow, where we nurture and support aspirational futures.

We aim to provide the highest quality service to our young people and ensuring a provision in line with best practice guidelines and internal policies and procedures.

Our school maintains a nurturing environment where our young people can achieve their full potential. We put our young people at the forefront of everything we do, ensuring that young people are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. With this in mind, we are looking for a Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering our young people to be the best they can be.

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In return we offer:

Breakfast Club

A clear progression Pay Policy

PPA afternoons at home

Paid lunch break

Perkbox - for online discounts, rewards, health insurance, cycle to work scheme, free coffee and much more.

Staff recognition awards

Wellbeing and team days

A school gym and showers

Continual CPD and career development/training and mentoring

Company Pension Scheme

A warm, caring and exciting working environment that promotes kindness, respect and a safe place to work. 

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We are committed to developing new ideas in collaboration with our staff to demonstrate the remarkable effort and commitment they give. They are our most important people alongside our children and we value the work they do.

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