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Aurora Hedgeway offers a truly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people aged 719 with autism and related communication needs. As a Clinical Psychologist, youll be part of a passionate, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to nurturing each students unique potential. Youll shape meaningful interventions, embed Positive Behaviour Support strategies, and empower staff and families with expert guidance, all within a supportive, term-time-only role that promotes work-life balance. If you're looking for a role where your expertise transforms lives, Aurora Hedgeway is the place to be.
Main duties of the job
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Clinical Psychologist , youll play a central role in shaping theemotional and behavioural development of our students. Youll work closely withyoung people to assess their psychological needs and deliver tailoredinterventions that support their growth and independence. Collaborating with amulti-disciplinary team, youll help embed Positive Behaviour Supportstrategies across the school, ensuring every child receives consistent,compassionate care. Youllalso provide expert guidance and training to staff and families, empoweringthem to better understand and respond to the needs of the children in theircare. Whether leading group sessions or offering one-to-one support, your workwill be instrumental in helping our students thrive, both in school and beyond. About us
AuroraHedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social andcommunication needs. Weoffer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own uniquepotential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through topost-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage oftheir academic journey. Job responsibilities
Clinical Psychologist Aurora Hedgeway Location:
Pilning, South Gloucestershire Hours : 24 hours per week (3 days, to be discussed at interview) Contract:
Permanent, term time only (44.67 paid weeks) About us: Aurora Hedgeway
is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey. Your Role as a Clinical Psychologist As our
Clinical Psychologist , youll play a central role in shaping the emotional and behavioural development of our students. Youll work closely with young people to assess their psychological needs and deliver tailored interventions that support their growth and independence. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, youll help embed Positive Behaviour Support strategies across the school, ensuring every child receives consistent, compassionate care. Youll also provide expert guidance and training to staff and families, empowering them to better understand and respond to the needs of the children in their care. Whether leading group sessions or offering one-to-one support, your work will be instrumental in helping our students thrive, both in school and beyond. Please see the link below for our full job description: What were looking for HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification in Psychology Experience supporting young people with Autism and complex needs Background in educational, care, or clinical settings Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists Passionate about evidence-based practice and continuous learning Whats on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting
you
as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Heres a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our
Perkbox
app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our
Cycle to Work
and
Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. Youll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources Know someone whod be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded! (*Terms apply) How to apply? Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. Person Specification
Qualifications
HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification in Psychology Experience supporting young people with Autism and complex needs Background in educational, care, or clinical settings Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists Passionate about evidence-based practice and continuous learning Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £33,952.77 to £39,366.78 a year24 hours per week, TTO
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Clinical Psychologist , youll play a central role in shaping theemotional and behavioural development of our students. Youll work closely withyoung people to assess their psychological needs and deliver tailoredinterventions that support their growth and independence. Collaborating with amulti-disciplinary team, youll help embed Positive Behaviour Supportstrategies across the school, ensuring every child receives consistent,compassionate care. Youllalso provide expert guidance and training to staff and families, empoweringthem to better understand and respond to the needs of the children in theircare. Whether leading group sessions or offering one-to-one support, your workwill be instrumental in helping our students thrive, both in school and beyond. About us
AuroraHedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social andcommunication needs. Weoffer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own uniquepotential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through topost-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage oftheir academic journey. Job responsibilities
Clinical Psychologist Aurora Hedgeway Location:
Pilning, South Gloucestershire Hours : 24 hours per week (3 days, to be discussed at interview) Contract:
Permanent, term time only (44.67 paid weeks) About us: Aurora Hedgeway
is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey. Your Role as a Clinical Psychologist As our
Clinical Psychologist , youll play a central role in shaping the emotional and behavioural development of our students. Youll work closely with young people to assess their psychological needs and deliver tailored interventions that support their growth and independence. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, youll help embed Positive Behaviour Support strategies across the school, ensuring every child receives consistent, compassionate care. Youll also provide expert guidance and training to staff and families, empowering them to better understand and respond to the needs of the children in their care. Whether leading group sessions or offering one-to-one support, your work will be instrumental in helping our students thrive, both in school and beyond. Please see the link below for our full job description: What were looking for HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification in Psychology Experience supporting young people with Autism and complex needs Background in educational, care, or clinical settings Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists Passionate about evidence-based practice and continuous learning Whats on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting
you
as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Heres a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our
Perkbox
app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our
Cycle to Work
and
Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. Youll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources Know someone whod be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded! (*Terms apply) How to apply? Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. Person Specification
Qualifications
HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification in Psychology Experience supporting young people with Autism and complex needs Background in educational, care, or clinical settings Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists Passionate about evidence-based practice and continuous learning Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £33,952.77 to £39,366.78 a year24 hours per week, TTO
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