Assistant Psychologist

Catalyst Psychology Community Interest Company (CIC) is a values-driven social enterprise established in 2011, delivering publicly funded educational psychology services across the City of Manchester. Our work is rooted in a deep commitment to social justice, inclusion, and meaningful change for children and families.

As a Community Interest Company, we are proud to operate differently. Every pound of profit is reinvested directly into the communities we serve. We have no shareholders, and our Directors volunteer their time, receiving no financial or in-kind benefits. This ensures that our focus remains entirely on delivering high-quality, impactful services.

The role
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to support the delivery of high-quality psychological services in schools, working under the supervision of an Educational Psychologist.

You’ll work directly with children, young people, and school staff delivering interventions, supporting wellbeing, and contributing to meaningful positive change.

Key responsibilities
Deliver individual and group interventions in schools
Support assessments, observations, and action planning
Contribute to evaluation, data collection, and reporting
Assist with training, research, and service development
Maintain high-quality records and work collaboratively with colleagues

You will have:
A psychology degree with eligibility for BPS GBC
Experience working with children or young people (ideally in schools)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Organised, reflective, and motivated to improve outcomes

We offer
A supportive, values-driven team
Opportunities for professional development
Meaningful work that makes a difference in local communities

How to Apply

Send your CV (max 3 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining how you meet the role requirements to teresa@catalystpsych.co.uk by 16th July 2026 (midday)

For an informal conversation about the role, contact Hannah McHugh or Paula Muir, Senior Educational Psychologists at info@catalystpsych.co.uk