Educational Psychologist
Core
Deliver psychological services to schools, colleges, parents, and children (0-25 years) to safeguard welfare and support Special Educational Needs (SEN) systems.
Role type
Senior IC educational psychologist
Builds
Psychological interventions, SEN policy implementation, and staff development programs for local schools and families
Domain
Education + Child Psychology
Required skills
Psychological assessment, SEN policy development, systemic practice, therapeutic input, consultation, intervention design
Preferred skills
Relational approach, systemic ideas, training delivery
Technologies
IT services, latest equipment
Responsibilities
Safeguard child welfare, assist schools with SEN policies, consult on special needs management, cover generic caseload (assessment/training/therapy), develop interventions, provide psychological advice to Local Authority, contribute to traded services, develop professional practice initiatives, collaborate with Health and voluntary agencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC