Educational Psychologist

Job summary

Joining Hampshire Educational Psychology (HEP) as an Educational Psychologist, you'll become part of a highly regarded, values-led service with a national reputation for innovation, collaboration and inclusive practice. HEP continues to deliver local authority work, including statutory duties for children and young people aged 0 to 25, alongside a highly valued traded service, offering a broad and varied range of opportunities to make a difference.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a wide range of psychological services across schools, colleges, early years settings and communities, using a variety of dynamic assessment approaches, consultation and person-centred planning.
• Provide psychological advice, including statutory advice, and support for children and young people aged 0-25 under the SEND Code of Practice.
• Act as a consultant to parents, carers, educators and other professionals on psychological matters.
• Deliver training and group supervision to support the professional development of staff in schools across Hampshire.
• Contribute to multi-agency support for children and young people.
• Support project development, policy implementation and joint initiatives with partner agencies.
• Provide specialist educational psychology advice, consultation and capacity-building support as part of Hampshire Local Area Partnership's Experts at Hand offer across a range of educational and community settings.

About us

• Be part of a nationally recognised service known for innovation, impact, and inclusive practice.
• Enjoy a variety of work across traded and statutory services along with the opportunities to work creatively in schools and colleges.
• Join a large, experienced team with a strong ethos of support, collaboration, and shared learning.
• Benefit from high-quality CPD, regular individual and peer supervision, and a comprehensive induction.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Job responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

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Desirable

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