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Job Title


Psychologist


Company : Compass Associates


Location : Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber


Created : 2025-06-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Qualified Psychologist Term Time Only Specialist EducationTo be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.Full time, term time only WakefieldSalary: 50,000 - 65,000 DOE (pro ratad to term time only) Must be an HCPC registered Psychologist RemitCompass Associates are working with one of the countrys leading providers of specialist education, to recruit a qualified Psychologist to join their specialist school in West Yorkshire, on a term time only basis. The school provides focused, individualised and therapeutic support and education, for children and young people, who have a range of backgrounds including complex trauma, attachment difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities and SEMH needs. There are extensive facilities on site including a purpose-built vocational training centre, therapy spaces, sensory rooms, sensory garden and rebound therapy. Youd hold a clinical caseload with whom youd carry out bespoke assessments, formulate therapy plans and deliver interventions, whilst working within the wider Therapy Team which includes a Lead Clinician, Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist and Assistant Psychologists. In addition to your clinical role, you will have the opportunity to be involved in service development, developing the therapy team/provision and embedding a holistic and trauma-informed approach.Benefits4 day working week after probation (non-contractual)Enhanced maternity/paternity leaveCritical illness coverElectric car purchase schemeCompany pensionClinical supervisionCareer progression opportunitiesStaff wellbeing scheme Employee rewards hub CPD and further training opportunitiesFree parking on siteThe school is divided into four sites (all within a 10-minute drive of each other), which are commutable from: Bradford, Wakefield, Leeds, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Garforth, Castleford, Barnsley, Holmfirth, Pontefract, Sheffield, Goole and nearby towns.CandidateThe successful candidate must have:A Doctorate level Degree in Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational Psychology HCPC registration Car and UK driving licenceExperience working with children and young people with SEMH needs, autism and neurodiversityInterview ProcessInformal conversation with the Regional Clinical Lead, followed by a formal interview on site. Contact details: If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Lynette Robb directly on 0161 509 0419. Alternatively email an updated CV to lrobb@compassltd.co.uk Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a 200 John Lewis voucher for each successful recommendation. Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.