Psychologist - School

Job Description:

Shire Healthcare are working with a reputable and leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to be based in a new school opening in September 2026 in the Greater Manchester area .

About the employer:

This employer is an independent leading provider of specialist care and education. They work with children and young people in either an educational and/or residential setting who present a complexity of needs including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, autism, ADHD, and special educational needs.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining an MDT and will conduct clinical assessments and provide specialist and evidence based psychological interventions in either a 121 or group setting to pupils and residents (6-16 yrs old). This role will be based in a specialist school, working collaboratively with children’s homes and integrated provisions.

Contract type – permanent and term time

Hours – full time (part time applicants will be considered)

Term time salary - £54,584 - £64,058 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational Psychologist along with previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs such as ASD , autism , neuro and/or trauma .

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Vicky Stark a healthcare recruitment consultant with 11 years of experience recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus , as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 3588347

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount