Educational Psychologist
Trafford Council
Location: Trafford Educational Psychology Service, 2nd Floor, Waterside House, Sale Waterside, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7ZF
Salary range: £44,474 - £54,609, Soulbury Scale A points 2 - 7, plus up to 3 SPA points
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working hours: 36.25
We will offer flexibility where we can. If you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.
Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.
Contract type: Permanent
Application deadline: 11th November 2024
Interview date: 18th November 2024
Interview type: In person
About the Role
As an Educational Psychologist, you will be supporting a patch of schools made up of primary, secondary, and special. We endeavor to ensure a good fit between EPs and the schools they support.
All Educational Psychologists are provided with a laptop, phone, and assessment kit. We work a flexible model of home working, work in schools, and office visits. We have significantly increased our skills in the use of ICT, and all of the team are confident and competent in using video conferencing for consultations and training.
About you
On taking up this post, you will be a fully qualified Educational Psychologist looking to apply your skills to make a difference in the lives of children and young people in Trafford.
You will have previous experience of working directly with children and young people, for example as a teacher, teaching assistant, or youth worker.
Applicants to this post are required to have a first degree or equivalent in Psychology and a professional qualification in Educational Psychology (MSc or Doctorate); however, those in the third year of doctoral training will also be considered. On taking up the post, you will need to be registered with the HCPC, and an enhanced DBS check is also required.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private, and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximize Trafford’s potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses, and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Trafford EPS is a friendly team of Educational Psychologists. We apply a consultation model to support children, families, and schools, and there is a strong commitment to person-centered approaches and co-production. We also have a strong commitment to social justice and anti-discriminatory practice within our team.
In addition to SLA time, all Educational Psychologists provide statutory advice for Education Health and Care Needs Assessments.
Additional Information
An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.
The EPS has a number of desk spaces in Sale Waterside, and you will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office.
The EPS holds a range of resources in the form of assessments, books, etc., and all Educational Psychologists are provided with an assessment for their own professional use.
Contact Details
For further information or a chat, please contact: Dr. Andrew Byrne, Principal Educational Psychologist.
Email: Andrew.byrne@trafford.gov.uk
Mobile: 07760167411
If you wish to speak to someone outside of the senior management team, please contact Andrew Byrne, and we will be happy to forward your e-mail to a member of the team.
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