Educational psychologist

Longdon Park School; Egginton CP; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Longdon Park School is seeking an Educational Psychologist to work alongside specialists and contribute to improving the outcomes of pupils with complex needs. The successful candidate will have a doctoral or master's qualification, be HCPC registered, and demonstrate creativity and resilience in their approach. A focus on professional development and employee well-being sets this organization's positive and inclusive culture apart.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave and extra holiday for special days

Employee rewards and discounts

Contributory pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Work 4 days and get paid for 5

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered.
• Experience in working with pupils with complex needs.
• Good assessment and report writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils.
• Offer guidance to education and care teams.
• Supervise clinical team members.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Doctoral or master's qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

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The role

Involves communicating with families/carers and specialist agencies. You’ll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists, and Assistant Psychologists.

Location:

Homebased / Longdon Park School – Longdon Park School provides specialist education for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupils, aged between 5 and 18 years old. It is part of our Options brand.

There is scope for this role to cover more than one school in the area, to be discussed.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for those we educate and care for.

We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Who we’re looking for?

We seek an Educational Psychologist with a master's or doctoral qualification and HCPC registration. You should be creative, passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs, resilient, and experienced in working with SEN needs. Good communication skills, assessment, and report writing abilities are essential.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools
• Offer guidance to education and care teams
• Provide supervision to members of the clinical team
• Communicate with families/carers and specialist agencies
• Engage in professional development training for staff

Essential Criteria

• A doctoral or master's professional qualification in Educational Psychology
• Registered with the HCPC
• Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils
• Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant

What’s in it for you?

We offer a friendly and inclusive environment where employees are valued. We support career development, provide benefits for work and personal life, and foster a positive, supportive culture.

• Values-driven organization that puts people first
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Valued, important, and secure employment
• Great social events
• ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ initiative for total support
• Comprehensive induction and a dedicated buddy
• Generous annual leave and extra holiday for special days
• Professional support network
• Contributory pension
• Employee rewards and discounts
• Career pathways and learning opportunities
• Additional benefits like Cycle to Work, Employee Assistance, Salary Finance
• Work 4 days and get paid for 5 (T&Cs apply, post-probation)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will undergo a fully Enhanced DBS check.