Childrens Social Care and Lifelong Learning
Education, Schools & Inclusion – Educational Psychology Service
Associate Educational Psychologist
Soulbury 3-8 (plus 3 Spa points) Previously awarded SPA Points will be considered, subject to approval.
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
We are seeking to appoint Associate Educational Psychologists to join our supportive and dynamic team. As a service we are committed to the application of solution-oriented approaches and evidence-based psychology to promote inclusion and achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We have a central base in Gateshead and are also hybrid working. We are a supportive and welcoming team, with high quality administrative support.
Our Associate Educational Psychologists will contribute to the Statutory Needs Assessment of children and young people with special educational needs by providing effective, high quality and outcomes-based psychological advice, and will have the opportunity to engage with other work if the need arises.
It is essential you have theKnowledge and understanding of current legislation and issues within Special Education Needs and school improvement and experience of using applied psychology and evidence-based practice with children, young people and associated professionals in education and community settings. You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within local authorities as an Educational Psychologist, with the skills to produce high quality advice and reports.
You will hold an Honours Degree in Psychology which provides eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Postgraduate training in Educational Psychology which is recognised by the Health Care Professions Council and HCPC registration are also essential.
You will hold a current driving licence and have access to a car or means to mobility support.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Gateshead Council has many exciting projects that we are currently working on, the development of Gateshead Quays, a transformational review of services and creating a borough where everyone has an opportunity to Thrive.
We’re truly committed to providing our residents with the highest quality of services and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
You’ll be paid a competitive salary £47,688 - £57,954 (pro rata to hours worked) plus access to 3 SPA points.
Previously awarded SPA Points will be considered, subject to approval.
You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
Our Workforce Development Team is second to none, there are loads of opportunities for learning, be it career progressing training or e-learning courses that fit into your working day. We also have a corporate training offer so you will feel part of the service and strategy in no time.
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please look at the full job profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria before applying.
If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Paula Nagel Principal Educational Psychologist (paulanagel@gateshead.gov.uk) or Naomi Mellor, Senior Educational Psychologist (naomimellor@gateshead.gov.uk).