Trauma-Informed Educational Psychologist (Hybrid)

North Northamptonshire Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career development

Annual leave 28-33 days + holidays

Hybrid & flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting an Educational Psychologist to deliver a psychological service across identified schools and the wider community, working with children, parents and schools to support inclusion.

You will have HCPC eligibility for registration and a psychology degree, plus post-graduate training; you will also bring classroom teaching experience and demonstrable knowledge of statutory frameworks. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities to develop practice.

Qualifications

• First degree in psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by the BPS as conferring the Graduate Basis for Membership.
• Post-graduate professional training recognised by HCPC for eligibility as an Educational Psychologist.
• At least two years of qualified classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledge of statutory education frameworks and commitment to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a psychological service through consultation and direct work with individuals, groups, schools and partner agencies.
• Work with parents and carers as partners and contribute to area and county development groups.
• Undertake research and development activities and communicate findings to senior educational psychologists.
• Decide on the appropriate form of response to requests for Educational Psychology input.

Skills

Graduate Basis for Membership

Classroom teaching experience

Knowledge of statutory frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or equivalent

HCPC eligibility for Educational Psychologist

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting an Educational Psychologist to deliver a psychological service across identified schools and the wider community, working with children, parents and schools to support inclusion.

You will have HCPC eligibility for registration and a psychology degree, plus post-graduate training; you will also bring classroom teaching experience and demonstrable knowledge of statutory frameworks. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities to develop practice.