Average Educational Psychologist salary in the UK

The starting salary for this position is £35,228 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. Do you aspire to be an Educational Psychologist and want the opportunity to be part of an innovative, evidence-based and outcome-focused service, with excellent supervision and development opportunities? We are excited to be hiring two new Assistant Educational Psychologists (EP) to join our fantastic Educational Psychology team based in our Woking office, with flexible and hybrid working. The roles are offered as 12-month fixed-term contracts. Rewards and Benefits London Fringe Area allowance of £916 per annumEssential Car User Lump Sum Allowance of £963 per annum26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveA comprehensive supervision programme consisting of group supervision facilitated by an Educational Psychologist and regular individual supervision with your line managerA comprehensive Induction programme including a buddy for the first termExtensive CPD programme which includes whole service study days across the year, Assistant EP specific development sessions and development activities within team meetingsAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Service We are a large and expanding service consisting of a Principal EP, Area Senior EPs, EPs, Trainee EPs, Assistant EPs Locum/Associate EPs and a dedicated Business Support team. We are part of a wider Inclusion and Additional Needs Team and work collaboratively with colleagues in Speech and Language Therapy and Specialist Teaching. We also work closely with colleagues in health, and in particular services for emotional wellbeing and mental health. We are committed to promoting positive futures for all children and young people. Our focus is on the young person in their educational setting, home and community. We work collaboratively through the application of psychological theory, research and techniques with children and young people, their families and professionals to understand what is happening, develop empathy and agree effective support to enable children to thrive in their local communities. We use psychological frameworks to support those working closely with our vulnerable learners to develop stable and supportive networks that make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. Our EP Service has a strong commitment to high quality, applied psychology and has dedicated time to engage in a broad range of preventative work, alongside statutory work, with opportunities to develop areas of specialist expertise. Assistant EPs are an integral part of our teams and both our statutory and preventative offer to schools. About the Role You will belong to an area-based team of Educational Psychologists and Assistant EPs and will work to assist individual EPs and their work and also collaborate on project-based activities with other EPs and Assistant EPs which support the work of the service. Assistant EPs have a valuable role in both supporting EPs with statutory work, supporting schools to implement evidence informed psychological interventions and support the delivery and evaluation of initiatives to support inclusion. Some current examples of these include supporting schools to implement Emotion Coaching training in their context and providing additional support for young people at risk of exclusion. We would like to hear from skilled practitioners who want to gain experience within a local authority Educational Psychology Service with the ambition of becoming an Educational Psychologist. We will support you to develop a range of psychological assessment and intervention skills to promote children's wellbeing and inclusion within their local community. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Good honours degree in Psychology (or conversion)Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBS) with the British Psychological SocietyEvidence of additional CPD which demonstrates professional commitment to Educational PsychologyMinimum of two years paid and relevant experience of working directly with children and/or young people within educational, childcare or community settings Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Educational Psychology colleagues will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel around the County. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. We are a friendly team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about the work we do. If you feel like this could be the place to kick start your career then please do get in touch. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15/08/2024 with interviews planned for 29/08/2024.

Connect2Surrey | Surrey County Council 87867 - Educational Psychologist Psychology & Assessment Outside IR-35 | Up to £500LTD p/d Reigate, Surrey / Remote In Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning services, we feel proud to have careers with a purpose, in many different roles, working closely with partners, that support real people and real lives. Responsibilities: To perform effectively as an EP in a multi professional context.To provide high quality psychological consultation to schools.Assist maintained mainstream and special schools and Short Stay Schools to improve the learning conditions for children.To support the statutory responsibilities of the LA in relation to Special Educational Needs.To provide a service to children in their early years.To support the development and impact of Educational Psychology in the area and across Surrey.To contribute to and participate in continuing professional development. Essential Requirements: Honours degree in Psychology.Post graduate training in Educational Psychology.Chartered with the British Psychological Society.Registered as Educational Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council.Five years relevant experience of working with children within educational, childcare or community settings. Professional Orientation: Commitment to consultation, inclusion & equal opportunities.Interest in quality issues and continual service improvement.Commitment to continuing professional development.Focus on environmental as well as individual change. Should your skillset meet the criteria, please forward a copy of your CV to; Connect2Surrey, part of Surrey County Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Our Client, North East Lincolnshire Council, is looking for an Educational Psychologist to join their Team. This is a fully remote working role with the additional flexibility of working two days rather than the advertised five days.To provide weekly supervision for the assistant educational psychology team, to have over site of the statutory processes for finalising EHCP's. To attend panel meetings for EHCP requests. These can be done remotely. The post holder will report to the Head of standards and effectiveness. Because of the nature of the post, the post holder will work closely with colleagues throughout the Education Services and in other Departments. The post holder is expected to give a high priority to maintaining cooperative working relationships. Quality AssuranceTo set, monitor and evaluate standards at individual, team performance and service quality so that the user and the Service's requirements are met and that the highest standards are maintained.To monitor procedures to ensure that quality data is reported and used in decision making processes and to demonstrate through behaviour and actions a firm commitment to data security and confidentiality as appropriate. Professional PracticeTo ensure that professional practice in the team is carried out to the highest standards and developed in line with the Service's stated objectives of continual improvement in quality of its service to internal and external customers. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobsReferral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.