A leading Ascot special education school has a great new opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join the team, supporting autistic children and young people to lead a holistic, fulfilling school life and feel readily prepared and inspired for the future ahead.

Set within 14 acres of beautifully tended grounds, this school provides education specifically tailored to pupils aged 4 to 19 with ASC-associated specialist learning needs, and has been recognised as an Autism Accreditation Advanced provider by the National Autistic Society.

A uniquely nurturing environment, small therapeutic classrooms, and an adaptive and stimulating curriculum together ensure pupils are well supported to achieve their potential emotionally, socially, and academically.

Often, pupils have previously had negative experiences in mainstream settings, which may have led to extended disruption of their schooling, poor mental health and self-esteem, and feelings of frustration with / alienation from the education system.

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will being assessing, planning and delivering therapeutic interventions for pupils and their families that support them with their mental health and to overall become and stay excited about learning.

Person specification:

• (Essential) HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist modality)
• (Desirable) Evidence of experience and professional development within mental health services for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions (ASC, ADHD, learning disabilities), ideally including team leadership and service development
• (Desirable) Membership of the BPS and/or ACP

Benefits and enhancements include (pro rata):

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Further learning opportunities with comprehensive CPD programme
• Enhanced life insurance cover
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals on-site
• EAP and wellbeing support services
• Reward and recognition initiatives, including Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension scheme
• And more