Description
Educational Psychologist
£46,525 - £56,540 Per Annum
Permanent - Full time
Wiltshire / Hybrid – onsite for Team Meetings/Training Sessions/Supervision/Assessments
As part of Our Clients Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) service, the EPS holds a vital role by offering diverse services, actively participating in decision-making processes and contributing to county-wide initiatives.
In this role, you'll serve as the link EP for various educational settings, offering both statutory advice and preventative work. For the next academic year we will build on our innovative subscription model, further increasing the accessibility of support to our schools and communities.
Essential
- A doctoral or masters level professional qualification in Educational Psychology, or is expected by the accrediting university to complete this professional qualification by the end of the year.
- Will be registered with the HCPC, or will be eligible for registration on completion of the professional qualification
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, for a range of purposes and audiences.
- Ability to work independently and to organise time/workload efficiently, meeting deadlines where required.
- Basic IT competence, in Microsoft Office suite, word processing, entering spreadsheet data, and a willingness to learn other IT skills as required by developments in IT communications.
- Demonstrate ability to engage with school staff and parents and to engender their confidence in the professional skills brought to the role.
- A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and to ensuring that the voice of the child and parents are clearly heard
- Has up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the safeguarding of children/vulnerable adults
Specific requirements for this post:
- Wiltshire is a large rural authority and this requires frequent use of private transport.
- The post requires the ability to work remotely from direct line management.
- The postholder may occasionally take part in meetings when the participants are very anxious and hold conflicting views.
- Our Clients staff have access to hubs which operate a hot-desking system.
- Some assessment materials may require care as they are cumbersome or heavy
If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately
