Assistant Educational Psychologist

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A new opportunity arises with our Client which is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Essex.

Working for our Client offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Our Client has a great opportunity for a forward thinking, driven and compassionate individual to join the Educational Psychologist team who are committed to providing a first-class service to the children and families with SEND.

As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you will assist the educational Psychology Service (EPS) delivering core and traded services involving early intervention work in schools, early years, and other settings to include young people from 0 to 25 years and in Education. You will support the EPS in working at the individual, group, and organisational level under the guidance of qualified Educational Psychologists. You will join EPs in working at the individual, group, and organisational level, assessing and observing individual young people, meeting with relevant professionals, working alongside parents and carers, devising intervention programmes, evaluating special educational needs and provision, making and disseminating useful resources, and training.

As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you will undertake research, design, and development of training materials and where appropriate co-deliver sessions under the guidance and supervision of a qualified EP. You will work on behalf of, and provide support to, children and young people with Additional Educational Needs (AEN) and the adults working with them, under the direction and supervision of a qualified EP.

To be considered for this post candidates must possess a Psychology Degree BSc with possibility for Graduate Basis of Registration with the British Psychological Society. It is essential that you have previous experience of working with children and young people who have additional needs and/or who are vulnerable within an educational, health and/or community setting.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

If you are interested in this role, please apply and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.