Educational Psychologist - Hybrid Role Improving Outcomes

Milton Keynes City Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28–32 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan

Bike purchase scheme

High street discounts

Blue Light Card

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting Maingrade Educational Psychologists to join the Milton Keynes Educational Psychology Service. You will be part of a supportive team, developing skills across psychological practice to help children and young people achieve positive outcomes.

The role is on Soulbury Scale A, points 4–9, plus up to 3 professional assessment points, with home-working options after assessment. Applicants are reviewed weekly and contacted promptly for next steps.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology recognised by the BPS.
• Registered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist, with QTS or relevant experience with children.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Use psychology creatively through casework and service-wide initiatives to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Provide high-quality psychological advice including EHCP related guidance.
• Plan and deliver evidence-based consultation, assessment and intervention with children, families and schools.
• Develop and deliver accessible training for diverse audiences.
• Contribute a psychological perspective to SEN/Disabilities panels and resource decisions.
• Build partnerships, promote early intervention and engage in peer supervision.

Skills

Educational psychology

HCPC registration

Professional development

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology (BPS recognised)

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting Maingrade Educational Psychologists to join the Milton Keynes Educational Psychology Service. You will be part of a supportive team, developing skills across psychological practice to help children and young people achieve positive outcomes.

The role is on Soulbury Scale A, points 4–9, plus up to 3 professional assessment points, with home-working options after assessment. Applicants are reviewed weekly and contacted promptly for next steps.