Educational Psychologists

London Borough of Newham; United States; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Induction package

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Wellbeing service

Job summary

London Borough of Newham is seeking Educational Psychologists to join our inclusive EPS team. We prioritise collaboration with schools, parents and professionals to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

HCPC registration and eligibility for enhanced DBS checks are required; flexible/hybrid working arrangements are available. We offer competitive pay within All Soulbury scales, inner London weighting and SPA points, plus extensive induction, supervision and professional

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration.
• Experience working with SEND in educational settings is desirable.
• Ability to collaborate with schools, parents and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational psychology services to support children and young people with SEND.
• Contribute to multi-agency safeguarding and staff training.
• Collaborate with schools, parents and professionals to improve outcomes.

Skills

Inclusion focus

Collaboration with schools

Communication with parents

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by .

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.

Educational Psychologists

Up to £68,538 per annum

All Soulbury scales plus inner London weighting and SPA points will be honoured

Newham is a unique, vibrant, diverse borough located in the heart of East London. Our premises are located at Dockside with easy access to London City Airport and the Olympic Park. We are proud of our inclusive ethos in Newham and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life - through outstanding education and services that ensure no child is left behind. As a consultation service, we prioritise collaboration with parents and other professionals to ensure psychology is accessible to all which underpins our Experts at Hand offer. If you share our commitment to supporting children and young people's aspirations, celebrating their achievements and guaranteeing children with SEND get the education, encouragement and support they deserve, we'd love to hear from you. There has never been a more exciting time to practice, develop, and grow as an Educational Psychologist in Newham. We are valued and well regarded by schools and services. Ofsted recognised our EPS as an area of strength in Newham. We offer a range of work streams through traded services to settings that include mainstream and special schools, colleges, universities as well as statutory work so that EPs develop a diverse portfolio.

Examples of our community commissioned initiatives that may interest you include: Youth Empowerment Service CHAND - our service for Children with Autism in Newham; Youth Justice Service; The Virtual school for Looked After Children.

We are seeking Educational Psychologists. This is an excellent opportunity for creative and enthusiastic EP who is committed to inclusion, working with others, using psychology to improve experiences and outcomes for children, young people and their families. Newham EPS can offer successful candidates

We welcome applications from experienced, newly qualified and EPs in training, full and part time availability considered (at least 0.6 fte). Applicants must be professionally qualified and be registered with the HCPC or in year 2 or 3 of a recognised training course and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities as we continue to build an EPS team that can reflect the diversity of the population we are working with.

• career progression opportunities as well as
• a retention package which includes: an extra increment annually in addition to the annual increment
• An excellent induction package
• Excellent supervision
• Excellent, ring fenced CPD opportunities
• Excellent office facilities
• Dedicated admin support
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home using Smarter Newham technology
• Comprehensive IT support
• A competitive package
• A strong focus on team wellbeing
• Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).