Educational Psychologist — Hybrid Role Shaping SEND

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 35 days annual leave plus bank-h

Flexible and hybrid working

Flexi-time scheme

Leave purchase scheme

Excellent Local Government Pension

High-quality digital technology

Modern town centre office

Car lease scheme

Family-friendly policies

Health, wellbeing and work-lifebalance

Job summary

Barnsley Council invites applications for an Educational Psychologist within the BECCPS. This fixed-term post is 37 hours per week with a salary of £53,233–£63,943, plus up to 3 SPA points, and a focus on inclusion across schools and communities.

The role delivers consultation, training and strategic SEND priorities within a collaborative service that works across education, health and social care to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified Educational Psychologist.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (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.

Job description

Barnsley Council invites applications for an Educational Psychologist within the BECCPS. This fixed-term post is 37 hours per week with a salary of £53,233–£63,943, plus up to 3 SPA points, and a focus on inclusion across schools and communities.

The role delivers consultation, training and strategic SEND priorities within a collaborative service that works across education, health and social care to improve outcomes for children and young people.