Educational Psychologist x 2

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.

These posts attract a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce.

This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.

Here in Bath and North East Somerset, we are excited to be able to offer two Educational Psychologist posts, which could entail part-time posts.

There is a total of 51.8 hours available to be split across the two positions, actual hours will be agreed with the successful candidates.

We will be happy to consider people wishing to carry out hybrid working. If you currently hold SPA points, we are happy to consider SPA portability in your appointment.

About The Role :

The Educational Psychology Service is made up of a team where psychology is at the heart of all aspects of work. We work primarily with children and young people going through the EHCNA process and offer a Consultation Service for those with EHCPs.

We are also involved in supporting the work of the Virtual School. We provide training and support in a range of areas, including Emotional Literacy Support Assistants and supervision for school staff and other professionals, for example the early years Area SENCOs.

We work closely with the SEND and AP Team with a focus on offering early intervention and preventative work.

The EPS was highly regarded in the last Joint SEND Inspection carried out by Ofsted in March 2019.

We apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people.

We work collaboratively with parent / carers, educational setting staff and other professionals working closely with children and young people.

We focus on growth, change and development in all aspects of our work.

We are a team of reflective practitioners who value professional development and strong peer support to ensure that we consistently develop and maintain skills and knowledge.

As a member of the team, you will be well supported through regular supervision, opportunities to develop areas of interest and collaborative working with colleagues.

You will have high quality administrative support to help you in your work. The Council also offers flexible working arrangements and access to high quality IT systems.

The team places a high emphasis on wellbeing, utilising individual team member's skills, interests and knowledge and maintaining the application of psychology in all aspects of work.

We welcome experienced educational psychologists as well as those who will be completing their Doctorate training this year.

Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes' walk away.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.

Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work / life balance, and have the support you need.

Go to https : / / jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk / why-work-us / our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https : / / jobsandcareers.

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We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https : / / beta.bathnes.gov.uk / equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https : / / shorturl.at / ajrsW

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement : The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with / without barred list checks.