Educational Psychologist
Oxfordshire County Council
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Job summary
Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of a friendly, supportive team of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff. We benefit from close links with doctoral training courses and value the contribution of Trainee EPs to our service each year. We are in a position to expand to meet increasing demand for high quality service delivered from an established traded service with schools and other partners. There are three area teams, based in Banbury, Abingdon and Oxford.
Main duties of the job
We apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people. We work collaboratively with young people themselves, their parent/carers, educational setting staff and other professionals working closely with children and young people. Key duties include managing traded time within a cluster of allocated schools by developing relationships with SENCOs and school professionals. We advise and support schools in a number of ways which are agreed through planning meetings. There is the opportunity to provide training and support in a range of areas, including Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training and supervision, SENCo supervision for school staff, a maths course designed by the EPS, Postvention training and Critical Incident Support.
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 an initial induction period and then regular line management and supervision thereafter, with opportunities to develop areas of interest and collaborative working with colleagues. Part time working is available.
About us
Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towardsDelivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.
Date posted
28 March 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£44,474 to £54,609 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0069-24-0013
Job locations
HR Department
County Hall, New Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 1ND
Employer details
Employer name
Oxfordshire County Council
Address
HR Department
County Hall, New Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 1ND
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)



For questions about the job, contact:
Alex James
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