Associate Educational Psychologist

Job Details

• Job title:
  
  P545834 – Associate Educational Psychologist
• Job reference: REQ
  0005900
• Salary: £47,688 – £57,954 (pro rata to hours worked) / £63,394
• Package:
  Soulbury Grade 3‑8 + 3 SPA points
• Contractual hours: 0 Basis Part Time
• Location:
  
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• Date posted: 15/03/2024
• Final date to receive applications:
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We are seeking to appoint Associate Educational Psychologists to join our supportive and dynamic team. As a service we are committed to the application of solution‑oriented approaches and evidence‑based psychology to promote inclusion and achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We have a central base in Gateshead and are also hybrid working.

• Contribute to the Statutory Needs Assessment of children and young people with special educational needs by providing effective, high‑quality and outcomes‑based psychological advice.
• Engage with other work if the need arises.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within local authorities as an Educational Psychologist.
• Honours Degree in Psychology providing eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Postgraduate training in Educational Psychology recognised by the Health Care Professions Council and HCPC registration.
• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and issues within Special Educational Needs and school improvement.
• Experience using applied psychology and evidence‑based practice with children, young people and associated professionals in education and community settings.
• Current driving licence and access to a car or means of mobility support.

• Competitive salary (£47,688 – £57,954 pro‑rata to hours worked) plus access to 3 SPA points (Previously awarded SPA Points will be considered, subject to approval).
• Access to great health and wellbeing support and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discounted leisure facilities through the partnership with GLL (Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships & Better).
• Various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend (including O2, Virgin Media and Dell).
• Extensive opportunities for learning and development through the Workforce Development Team, career‑progressing training, e‑learning courses and a corporate training offer.