Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologist – 12-month maternity cover

Our client has an exciting opportunity for Educational Psychologist to cover 12-month maternity leave.

Hours 37.5 hours, Term Time Only (43 weeks worked) job share will be considered.

Salary £57,398 rising to £62,125 with biennial increments (salary already pro-rated to working weeks)

Location Hybrid worker - home, school or office based as necessary. The Central office is based in Cheadle, Cheshire. You must be able to commute between the Trust services.

Reports to Head of Clinical Services

A fabulous opportunity to provide psychological assessment for pupils attending our clients education settings and external schools, this post offers the unique opportunity to join a newly established Psychology Service by working systematically in multi-disciplinary teams, promoting the emotional well-being, learning and skill development of children and young people.

Working collaboratively with teams in school environments you will provide highly specialist psychological consultation and direct assessment, followed by formulation and intervention where appropriate.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Undertake highly specialist psychological assessments and needs analysis with internal and external services supported by the Trust.
• Use applied psychology in working closely with staff from a variety of disciplines, parents/ carers and students to develop supports and interventions that mitigate the barriers to learning experienced by students with Special Educational Needs and Disability.
• Work with the Trust Wide Clinical Psychologist, to contribute to the evaluation, monitoring and development of the service, contributing to research, auditing, and service evaluation.
• Support the development of the Trust’s Assistant Psychologists, and the development and facilitation of training placements for Education Psychologists in training.
• Provide, where necessary, highly specialist psychological reports, for key stakeholders and other practitioners within the wider professional network.

About you:

• Registered with the HCPC you will hold a doctorate in Educational Psychology.
• Be able to demonstrate significant post qualification experience supporting children and young people in education settings.
• Have significant experience of undertaking cognitive and psychological assessments, developing formulations and providing recommendations and support plans.
• Be able to deliver training to raise understanding and ability to support children and young people and raise quality of life.
• Be able to demonstrate significant experience in supporting/providing clinical supervision and ability for reflective practice.
• Have knowledge of current educational systems and of those associated with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Evidence significant experience of working with children or young people with complex needs including learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions and/or with mental health needs.

Why work for our client?

• You will be joining a great team of like-minded people.
• 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider Telus Health

To discover the full details of this rewarding role please look at the Job Description.

Our client has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, they are showing their commitment to their employees, now and in the future.

Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert. They may remove this advert should they find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

This vacancy expires on Tuesday 16th April 2024

Our client currently do not provide sponsorship, but welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.