Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologist

Advantage Schools Trust is looking for a full-time permanent Education Psychologist to join its school improvement team, to provide support for the schools within the trust.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate – you will be making a real difference to children in our school and the families in our community. You will work under the direction of the school improvement team to provide quality support for children with SEND, including assessment, teacher support, parent meetings, staff training and contribution to SEND team strategy within the MAT. You will work closely with the SENDCOs at each of our 10 academies.

General professional duties

To provide Educational Psychology services to the whole Trust and work as part of the Trust’s school improvement team in accordance with school policies to provide quality support for children with SEND, including assessment, teacher support, parent meetings, staff training and contribution to SEND strategy within the MAT.

Support Requirements

• To provide 1:1 assessment of children referred to you by the Trust’s SENDCos.
• To consult with parents and teachers regarding a child’s needs.
• To provide written reports with recommendations for support and/or further referral.
• To attend EHCP Annual Review meetings where appropriate.
• To deliver staff training.

Working with Pupils Requirements

• To provide 1:1 observation in classrooms and/or individual assessment when referred.
• To enhance the universal, targeted and specialist provision of SEN support in line with a Graduated Response approach through contribution in line with the SEND Team’s strategy and priorities.
• To support teachers with the practical implementation of EP recommendations and SEN interventions/support for individual pupils.

Training & Information Requirements

• To support staff with training and information on SEN and SEN support.
• To create individual reports for children following 1:1 assessment.

Multi Agency Working Requirements

• To work with other professionals in supporting children with SEND, if appropriate.
• To attend meetings, including those with other professionals, as required, including EHCP and Early Help.
• To recommend referrals for pupils to other agencies if appropriate.

Information Security / Record Keeping Requirements

• To ensure all confidential information relating to pupils, families and staff is stored in a locked cabinet, within a locked room or the SEN confidential TEAMs channel.
• To ensure that pupil/family/staff confidentiality is maintained, and information is only shared on a ‘need to know’ basis.

Safeguarding Requirements

• To ensure that children are safeguarded at all times.
• To share information with relevant Designated Safeguarding officers immediately if concerned.

General Requirements

• To work across all Academy Trust Schools as required.
• To contribute to the wider work of the school/Trust in raising standards.
• To keep up to date with current practice through CPD to meet HCPC standards.

Professional Supervision

Due to the nature of the role, the post holder will ensure they have their own professional or clinical supervision, to be organised by the post holder.

The above outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post but may not identify each individual task to be undertaken. You will be required to carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Principal or other senior members of staff.

Job specifics

Start date: ASAP

Salary: AS 35-40 £45,011-£50,064

Job Role: Permanent, Full time (option of term time and hybrid) Mon-Thu 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-3.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,011.00-£50,064.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• HCPC (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person