Are you passionate about building relationships in schools and colleges to support positive educational outcomes? Join our team as a Trust Wide Educational Psychologist! In this role, you'll collaborate closely with teachers, parents, students, and other professionals to foster a supportive and inclusive environment. Utilize your expertise in neurodiversity, trauma-informed practice, and collaborative consultation to develop tailored strategies for learners with diverse needs. Be part of creating meaningful change and building strong relationships that empower children and young people to thrive. Apply now to make a difference in education!
About the Job:
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Part Time and flexible work considered.
- Location: Hybrid worker - home, school, or our Cheadle office based as necessary.
- Salary: £60,068 starting salary (Grade 7, Point 19 rising to Point 21 with biennial increments)
- Doctorate in Educational Psychology.
- Registration with the HCPC.
- Training or specialism in Autism, Complex Needs, Attachment, and Complex Learning Needs.
- Significant post-qualification experience supporting Children and Young People (CYP) in Education settings, including specialist settings.
- Significant experience working with CYP with complex needs, including learning needs, Autism, and social/emotional needs.
- Experience working with staff teams.
- Significant experience in undertaking consultation, psychological assessments, formulating plans, and collaborating on person-centered support plans.
- Experience in delivering training to support CYP.
- Some experience working with Universities and supporting doctoral placements.
- Experience in developing new service delivery models and contributing to service tenders.
- Experience in conducting audits and improving clinical practice.
- Some experience facilitating an MDT meeting and approach.
- Significant experience in providing clinical supervision and reflective practice.
Knowledge and Understanding:
- Knowledge of current educational systems, especially those for CYP with special educational needs.
- Understanding of learning needs and associated conditions.
- Knowledge of neurodevelopmental needs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to relate well to professionals, parents, and carers.
- Effective time management skills.
We welcome conversations about flexibility and approaches to work.
Please contact amy@findyourflex.co.uk to get in touch with us!
Detailed job description available on request.