One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for an Educational Psychologist. This is a 2 month temporary contract with possible further extension based on budget and performance.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

Educational psychologists (EPs) work at various levels in the local area and apply psychology to promote the inclusion and improve the outcomes of children and young people with SEND (including emotional wellbeing and mental health).  The service promotes a consultation model aligned with the SEND Code of Practice Assess Plan Do Review process across schools and settings. 

Enfield EPS places importance on the development of leadership skills and knowledge for educational psychologists at all career stages and proactively supports the development of leadership at every stage in the service through a variety of work tasks. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the successful delivery of the educational psychology service according to an agreed allocation model based on the post holder’s work pattern.
• Provide psychological consultation, assessment and interventions that improve educational outcomes and life chances for children and young people.
• Contribute to the multi-agency graduated response in relation to requests for educational psychology involvement for children and young people at SEN Support.
• Provide statutory advice towards Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments in line with service standards and working to statutory time frames.
• Contribute to the development of the EPS through engaging in the service’s CPD programme, workstreams and interest groups. 
• Support workforce development through providing training, consultation, advice and practice support for staff in educational settings.
• Support the delivery of EPS-led initiatives and work within a local area multi-disciplinary team to deliver the agreed aims and outcomes.

The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Nia Hirani at Coyle Personnel Ltd.