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Educational Psychologist - EA Wide - 20 posts, Belfast
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Client:
Education Authority
Location:
Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
02.05.2025
Expiry Date:
16.06.2025
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Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE
* The EA Psychology Service works in partnership with parents, schools, and professionals to support children's development and learning, especially those facing difficulties.
* The post holder will provide psychological services under supervision, working at various levels within the education system, linking casework to policy development, and supporting children directly and indirectly.
* Educational Psychologists aim to foster positive, inclusive environments that promote resilience and mental health among children and young people.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Early Intervention and Consultation
* Consult with schools to develop preventive and early intervention strategies.
* Coordinate with statutory organizations to meet the needs of children with emergent special educational needs.
2. Assessment and Intervention
* Conduct developmental and psychological assessments for children with Special Educational Needs.
* Advise parents and teachers on meeting children's needs.
* Contribute to statutory assessments and intervention planning.
3. Management of Activities
* Manage a caseload, prioritize workload, and maintain records.
* Participate in clinics and working groups as required.
4. Raising Achievement and Organisational Development
* Align with EA objectives and contribute evidence of effective practices.
* Assist in implementing ICT strategies and collaborate across sections.
5. Service Development
* Contribute to service development and team meetings.
* Participate in staff appraisals and work with schools on whole-school strategies.
6. Training
* Attend professional development courses and assist in training psychologists and other professionals.
* Provide guidance to EA officers, schools, and parents.
7. Supervisory Responsibilities
* Supervise clerical staff, psychologists in training, and assistants as required.
8. Supervision Received
* Supervision by the Principal and Senior Educational Psychologists, including induction and appraisal.
9. Work Complexity
* Engage in complex problem-solving using psychological theories, requiring systematic, analytical, creative, and imaginative approaches to support children with learning and behavioral difficulties.
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