Essential:

1. Honours degree in Psychology.
2. Professional EP qualification obtained from a recognised training course.
3. Successful experience as either a qualified Educational Psychologist and/or a trainee EP on placement in the public sector.
4. Skills in working to a consultation model, undertaking psychological assessment and planning/delivering intervention programmes in partnership with schools and other professionals for children and young people.
5. Knowledge of psychological theories and their application in the field of education.
6. Understanding and application of psychological knowledge and theory in relation to individual casework, change and organisations.
7. Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, statutory frameworks and best practice affecting children and young people with SEN/D.
8. Extensive knowledge, experience and understanding of the major issues facing education for vulnerable pupils with SEN/D.
9. Demonstrable high level of self-awareness in relation to cultural competency and a developing understanding of the dimensions of culturally responsible practice relating to Educational Psychology.
10. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including consultation approaches which enable effective working and collaboration peers in the service and with children, young people and their families and other professions.
11. Research and collaboration skills that facilitate development work in the educational context.
12. Ability to manage change, conflicting demands, tight deadlines and record keeping.
13. Demonstrable high level of self-awareness, resilience and effective coping strategies appropriate to the role of an educational psychologist. This includes seeking advice and help from others when faced with challenging situations.
14. Skill, knowledge and confidence in using specific and general IT.
15. Ability to travel round the Borough.

Desirable:

1. Experience and/or interest in multi-disciplinary work.
2. Experience of working with a wide range of professional agencies.
3. Extensive knowledge, experience and understanding of the major issues relating to the education of vulnerable children. and young people with mental health needs.
4. Qualification and/or experience in assessment/intervention in a therapeutic modality.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of the educational psychology service according to an agreed allocation model based on the post holder's work pattern.

• Provide psychological consultation, assessment and interventions that improve educational outcomes and life chances for children and young people.

• Contribute to the multi-agency graduated response in relation to requests for educational psychology involvement for children and young people at SEN Support.

• Provide statutory advice towards Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments in line with service standards and working to statutory time frames.

• Contribute to the development of the EPS through engaging in the service's CPD programme, workstreams and interest groups.

• Support workforce development through providing training, consultation, advice and practice support for staff in educational settings.

• Support the delivery of EPS-led initiatives and work within a local area multi-disciplinary team to deliver the agreed aims and outcomes.