Posted August 27, 2024
Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an educational psychologist to join our client to serve as the link to various educational settings, offering both statutory advice and preventative work.
Salary: £46,525 – £56,540
Position: Educational Psychologist
Hours: Full Time
Setting: Education
Location: Wiltshire
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, with a strong commitment to equality and inclusion? Our clients Educational Psychology Service (EPS), operate on a foundation of core values like kindness, respect, and integrity.
They thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment where you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside fellow Educational Psychologists, Trainees, and Assistant Psychologists.
You will work as part of their 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. You will be encouraged to develop your skills as part of project work and our ongoing CPD programme, and with connections to Southampton and Bristol Doctoral programmes, there are frequent opportunities for trainee supervision.
Your responsibilities will include
- To support schools, early years settings, families and children and young people through assessment and consultation to facilitate positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people and those with special educational needs.
- To work collaboratively alongside other support services to deliver integrated and co-ordinated support which is built around the needs of children and young people.
- To attend and participate in whole service, team meetings, peer supervision sessions and professional training events as required by the line manager.
- To contribute to the delivery of effective training and interventions for professionals and others across a range of settings.
- To provide Psychological Advice under the 1996 Education Act and to contribute to Annual Reviews of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- To carry out other duties as may be allocated commensurate with the grade of the post.
- To work within the codes of conduct and ethics of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Division of Educational and Child Psychology of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;
- Professionally registered with HCPC or will be following qualification
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
- Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
- Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
- Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
- A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
- Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com
