Educational Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

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The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes, and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

We transform lives by providing support, guidance, and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, such as getting a diagnosis, going to school, or finding work.

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities, and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services, and improve laws.

We have come a long way, but it is not good enough. There is still much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation, and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

What we can offer you:

• Excellent induction, training, and development programmes, including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences.
• Online staff discount schemes for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan).
• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme.
• Access to the Headspace App.

We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.

Who we are looking for:

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Practitioner Psychologist to work closely with our transdisciplinary team (Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapists, Positive Behaviour Coordinators, and Specialist Teaching Staff). Some managerial experience is desirable, along with experience working with children diagnosed with autism.

The NAS’s Clinical Lead for Psychology will provide regular clinical support and professional development. We are seeking an Educational Psychologist at Robert Ogden School in Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire. The school caters to pupils aged 5 to 19 years and offers day placements.

The Psychology Service is a vital part of the School’s professional support team, aiming to improve the educational, social, environmental, and developmental experiences of our autistic pupils.

We seek an experienced Educational Psychologist who:

• Has extensive experience and knowledge of autism and a transdisciplinary team-based approach.
• Is excited about working collaboratively with other professionals and in partnership with young people and their families, providing a fully integrated and therapeutic educational approach.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing learning and development opportunities, regular one-to-one meetings, annual appraisals, and support. As a Psychologist at NAS, you will join a large team of over 15 psychologists and therapists working across NAS schools. We are committed to supporting our staff’s personal and professional growth, providing supervision and CPD opportunities through this network.

Your working hours will be 37 per week, with 45 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays to be taken during school closures and holidays.