Educational Psychologist

Berkshire Sensory Consortium; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Sensory Consortium in Windsor and Maidenhead is recruiting two Educational Psychologists to join our Psychology and Wellbeing Service. We offer a full-time role or a part-time option (3 days per week).

You will work across schools, early years settings and with families to support children and young people aged 0-25, providing consultation, assessments and evidence-based interventions while contributing to the Experts at Hand programme and service development.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology and HCPC registration eligibility.
• Experience or trainee experience in Educational Psychology with knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent consultation, communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, schools and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, assessment and evidence-based interventions for 0–25 age group.
• Produce high-quality psychological reports and contribute to EHCPs.
• Deliver training and contribute to Experts at Hand programme with education, health and social care partners.

Skills

Consultation

Communication

Relationship-building

Educational Psychology

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

We're looking for two passionate Educational Psychologists to join our innovative Psychology and Wellbeing Service in Windsor and Maidenhead. Whether you're seeking a full-time opportunity or a part-time role (3 days per week), you'll become part of a forward-thinking team that is transforming how children and young people with SEND are supported through early intervention, inclusion and evidence-based psychological practice.

As an Educational Psychologist, you'll work across schools, early years settings and with families to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25. Managing a small patch of schools, you'll provide consultation, assessment and evidence-based interventions while supporting children and young people with SEND through both statutory and early intervention work. You'll also play a key role in our innovative Experts at Hand programme, delivering training, contributing to research and service development, and working alongside education, health and social care partners to promote inclusion and create lasting, positive change across the borough.

We're looking for a collaborative and passionate Educational Psychologist who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people through inclusive, evidence-based practice. You'll enjoy building strong relationships, thinking creatively and working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology and be eligible for HCPC registration and Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience (or trainee experience) working within Educational Psychology, with a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent consultation, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, families, schools and partner agencies.
• Experience producing high-quality psychological advice, reports and assessments, including contributions to EHCPs.
• A passion for early intervention, inclusion and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
• The ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and contribute positively to a collaborative team.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.