What's involved with this role: Job Title: Educational Psychologist Ref: W Berkshire 5264829 Pay rate: £45,586 Role length: Permanent Working arrangements: Hybrid and flexible working DBS requirement: Enhanced DBS Additional requirement: Driving Licence The role: As an Educational Psychologist, you will promote, develop and secure the highest standard of provision for pupils, students, families and schools within the given policy, budget and development framework of the Council and contribute to the provision and development of an effective and high-quality Educational Psychology Service. You will contribute to improving the quality of education and standards of attainment of pupils especially the vulnerable and disadvantaged. In order to carry out this role, you will be a qualified Educational Psychologist (HCPC/SWE registered) with a Psychology degree and a Master’s or Doctorate in Educational Psychology, offering extensive experience in school-based and multi-agency work, complex case management, and service development. You will possess up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, psychological interventions, and strong communication, IT, and change management skills. Key responsibilities: To promote knowledge and understanding of psychology across the directorate To contribute to the improvement of the service, by taking account of its performance against agreed targets, standards, service level agreements and national statistics To help schools shape their development plans to cover target setting for improvements in pupil attainment and behaviour, teaching and learning, management and resource planning, and professional and curriculum development To contribute strategically to the Behaviour & Attendance agenda and to promote positive strategies in schools To promote the role of Educational Psychology Service in the development and implementation of LA policy To undertake a caseload with all the responsibilities to ensure the timely assessment of special educational needs enabling the LA to meet its statutory obligations under the relevant Education Acts; specifically meeting required timescales specified in the SEN Code of Practice To attend/contribute to transition reviews and assist in the production of appropriate transitional plans To provide advice, as required, on the content of Education Health Care Plans To provide high quality advice to pupils, teachers and parents and the LA on pupils with special educational needs To attend SEN Tribunal hearings as required and co-ordinate the writing of relevant reports and provision of expert advice in connection with these as may be requested To visit out of area placements regularly, in consultation with relevant SEN colleagues To contribute to the formulation and updating of LA policies, plans and bids and to the inspection process To liaise with colleagues on matters relating to curriculum and policy development and contribute to relevant training What the client is looking for: Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent recognised by the British Psychological Society Qualified educational psychologist with HCPC/ SWE registration Masters or Doctorate in Educational Psychology Proven track record in school work and complex case work Experience of working with other agencies Experience of planning and implementing developmental work Knowledge of the appropriate Education Acts, Children Act (1989) and the SEND Code of Practice and an understanding of the implication for the work of Educational Psychologists Knowledge of psychological and educational interventions which promote the progress and well-being of children and young people Knowledge of current practice in Educational Psychology Well-developed influencing and negotiating skills Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, verbally and in writing Ability to facilitate change How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. 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