Educational Psychologist

Summary: The Educational Psychologist role at Surrey County Council involves providing high-quality psychological consultation to schools and supporting the statutory responsibilities related to Special Educational Needs. The position requires collaboration in a multi-professional context to enhance learning conditions for children, particularly in early years and special education settings. The role also emphasizes professional development and the impact of Educational Psychology across Surrey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform effectively as an Educational Psychologist in a multi-professional context.
• Provide high-quality psychological consultation to schools.
• Assist maintained mainstream and special schools to improve learning conditions for children.
• Support the statutory responsibilities of the Local Authority in relation to Special Educational Needs.
• Provide services to children in their early years.
• Support the development and impact of Educational Psychology in the area and across Surrey.
• Contribute to and participate in continuing professional development.

Key Skills:

• Honours degree in Psychology.
• Postgraduate training in Educational Psychology.
• Chartered with the British Psychological Society.
• Registered as an Educational Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council.
• Five years of relevant experience working with children in educational, childcare, or community settings.
• Commitment to consultation, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
• Interest in quality issues and continual service improvement.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Focus on environmental as well as individual change.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: Reigate

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other