Educational Psychologist

4Recruitment Services are seeking an Educational Psychologistto assist our client based in Oxfordshire

The main purpose of the role is:

• Applying psychology to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEN and additional educational needs.
• Using family and child centred approaches to working in partnership with parents and children with SEN/AEN, embracing the principles of Early Support and person centred planning.
• Working collaboratively with schools, settings, other agencies and services, promoting partnership working, early intervention and integrated local solutions.
• This post holder is responsible for ensuring that Safeguarding policies and

procedures are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide statutory educational psychology services to the county.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities for children and young people aged 0 – 25 with SEN/AEN and adherence to the EPS, SEN and inclusion strategies, policies, procedures.
• Independently maintain up to date knowledge and skills in assessment, monitoring and tracking progress of children and young people with SEN/LDD 0 – 25 years of age, including knowledge of evidence informed best practice.
• Contribute to preparation for adulthood where appropriate within statutory work
• To work creatively with schools, other agencies and services to develop individually tailored solutions based on an understanding of evidence informed best practice through statutory work.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• An honours degree in Psychology & Registration as an EP with the Health Professions Council, or registration due when Doctorate completed Knowledge of all aspects of Educational Psychology and its application within the LA OR Doctorate in Educational Psychology
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation, guidance and policy relating to SEN/AEN and to the wider inclusion agenda.
• Knowledge of evidence informed best practice in SEN/AEN to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to vulnerable children and families
• Experience of working as an EP or Trainee Educational Psychologist (TEP)
• Successful experience of multi-agency working to achieve the best outcomes for children and families
• Successful experience of working with schools and settings to overcome barriers to learning and inclusion
• Ability to work in a person centred way with children and families to support them in identifying their aspirations and achieving positive outcomes
• Experience of working as an EP or Trainee Educational Psychologist (TEP)
• Successful experience of multi-agency working to achieve the best outcomes for children and families
• Successful experience of working with schools and settings to overcome barriers to learning and inclusion
• Ability to work in a person centred way with children and families to support them in identifying their aspirations and achieving positive outcomes.

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on 0800 988 6307 or email gpadmin@4recruitmentservices.com.