We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of an Educational Psychologist, on a 2-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £474.87 - £600.00 per Day

Responsibilities:

• To provide interim support to the Educational Psychology Service during a period of transition from the current PEP post holder, and for a period of time into the new term.
• To liaise, and work closely with the current PEP, and Senior EPs to ensure a smooth transition.
• To provide management and supervision to Educational Psychologists and Trainee Educational Psychologists to ensure high quality and effective service delivery
• To work with the Early Help Managers and Principal Officer for Health and Well-being on the strategic development of Children, Families and Community Health services
• To plan to ensure that the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) supports the Local Authority (LA) in meeting its statutory responsibilities for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

Qualifications:

• Professional qualification in Educational Psychology at Masters/Doctoral Level
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
• Good Honours degree in psychology or equivalent recognised by the British Psychological Society.
• Experience of supporting EPS at a time of change and transition ensuring that staff are supported and are able to maintain a high level of quality and delivery.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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