Job Description

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your Psychology career- all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment?

London Children's Practice is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Assistant Psychologist who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment. We place a high importance on work-life balance, so we offer a Summer Contract that maximises annual leave! We're also trialling provision for 10% rest every day!

Job Title:

Assistant Psychologist

Location:

Regional Role, South-West London

Salary:

Up to 26,000 FTE, dependent on experience

Hours:

37.5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Friday)

Contract:

Permanent - Summer contract - 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday)

About London Children's Practice

The London Children's Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub, with a 15-year legacy of delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and families, both in London and internationally. Our success is built on a foundation of growth, collaboration, diversity, and care, which underpins every aspect of our therapeutic and assessment services. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes.


As part of the Outcomes First Group, a recognised leader in exceptional education, The London Children's Practice works with the OFG Momenta Connect brand. Our partnership helps young people overcome educational barriers, engage with their learning, and embrace their unique strengths to find their path.


With The London Children's Practice entering a significant phase of growth, now is an exciting time for new employees to join and develop professionally.

For more information about the London Children's Practice, please visit our website:

London's Children's Practice

About the role

As an Assistant Psychologist at The London Children's Practice (LCP), you will join a multi-disciplinary clinical team to deliver evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions, promoting the wellbeing of our clients under the direct supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist. This role involves contributing to clinical care plans, coordinating therapeutic interventions, conducting psychometric testing and observations, and providing support to clients, their families, and education and care staff. You will work to develop a psychologically informed framework of care, contribute to service development and research through audits and evaluations, and assist with essential administrative duties and clinical record-keeping.

Location: Primarily school-based with work within a clinic setting.

Essential Criteria:

Registered with HCPC Psychology degree (2:1 or above) Relevant experience of working with children and young people First-hand experience of a range of research methods First-hand experience of quantitative and qualitative research, including different methods of data collection, research designs, analysis and final report writing Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience or knowledge of relevant client group (service specific)

London Children's Practice - Why Choose Us?

At the London Children's Practice, we provide exceptional care by investing in our team. Here's what we offer:

Ongoing Professional Development

: Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support:

Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with our dedicated support services and wellness initiatives.

Expert Supervision and Mentoring:

Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric occupational therapy journey.

Structured Clinical Growth:

Benefit from regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills.

Paediatric OT Onboarding Program:

Our experienced team offers a dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs build core skills.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

5 weeks off in the school summer break 22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance 1 CPD day to use towards training Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover

For more information about this role please refer to the and Job Pack.

At LCP, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

Job Ref: 293080