Educational Psychologist - Hybrid, Impactful SEND

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Barnsley Council's Educational, Child and Community Psychology Service (BECCPS) is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join a dynamic, high-profile local authority team. You’ll collaborate across schools and services to shape SEND practice and lead strategic priorities, with opportunities for whole-school training and development.

The role is a 3-year fixed-term contract in a hybrid working environment, offering a competitive salary (£53,233–£63,943) and enhanced DBS checks, with flexible

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified Educational Psychologist
• Registered with HCPC
• Ability to travel to schools and community settings across the borough

Responsibilities

• Deliver person centred consultation and assessment work.
• Shape local authority SEND developments and strategic priorities.
• Lead and contribute to task-and-finish groups.
• Deliver whole-school and centralised training.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across services and disciplines.
• Influence inclusive practice at individual, whole school and system levels.
• Develop specialist interests and areas of expertise.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist

HCPC registration

Job description

Barnsley Council's Educational, Child and Community Psychology Service (BECCPS) is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join a dynamic, high-profile local authority team. You’ll collaborate across schools and services to shape SEND practice and lead strategic priorities, with opportunities for whole-school training and development.

The role is a 3-year fixed-term contract in a hybrid working environment, offering a competitive salary (£53,233–£63,943) and enhanced DBS checks, with flexible