All about the Role
In this role, you will assist the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) in the delivery of core services and early intervention work in schools, early years, and other settings. This role provides opportunities to develop experience and skills in preparation for training as an Educational Psychologist.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a qualified EP to contribute to assessments and reporting of EHCNA Psychological Advices and Records of Involvement.
All about You
You have either a British Psychological Society (BPS) recognised degree in psychology or another degree with a relevant conversion course to BPS recognised status completed or planned.
You have experience demonstrating a desire to apply psychology working with children and young people within the 0-25 age range, with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disabilities.
You have experience working as a Psychology Assistant / Assistant Educational Psychologist / have a National SENCo Award / Qualified Teacher Status.
All about our Team
The team is well regarded within the Local Authority (LA) and other stakeholders, and is well placed within the SEN and Inclusion Service. We are actively building capacity to meet demand and pioneer innovative practices in the LA. The EPS prioritises protected delivery of traded services for non-statutory work and offers centralised traded training, providing opportunities to develop expertise and a variety of work.
We offer an open access service for parents/carers and young people, including bookable community consultations. The Assistant Educational Psychologist is involved in our accredited ELSA training or supervision program, which has been awarded the ELSA Quality Mark. We also plan to deliver MELSA in 2025-26.
Our consultation model values the application of psychology, innovative practice, and professional integrity, providing variety in our team's work. Peterborough EPS prioritises continuous professional development and maintains strong links with universities.
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and offer benefits including:
* An Employee Benefits Scheme, VIVUP, with discounts on holidays, electronics, and local services.
* Family-friendly policies and flexible working hours, allowing up to 8 hours of flexi-time per month (FTE).
* 30 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus additional bank holidays.
* Option to buy up to 10 additional days of leave (pro-rata).
* Tax-advantaged pension contributions and immediate life and ill-health cover.
* Modern IT provision and office facilities supporting agile working.
* Good rail links to London and other major cities.
* Employer contributions of 17.5% to the pension scheme.
* Access to equality, diversity, and inclusion networks and Employee Recognition Awards.
All about our Commitments
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and minority ethnic communities. We aim to make our recruitment process accessible; please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk for adjustments.
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers must share this commitment.
For more information or an informal discussion, contact:
* Alison Tolson (PEP): Alison.tolson@peterborough.gov.uk
* Deborah Churchill (SEP): Deborah.Churchill@peterborough.gov.uk
* Zobiah Akhtar (SEP): Zobiah.Akhtar@peterborough.gov.uk
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