Educational Psychologist

We have an excellent opportunity available for an Educational Psychologist to join our Children’s Services Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time or Part-time, permanent basis.

There is lots going on in our EP service here at Wokingham; expansion in the team, Practitioner grade opportunities, lots of investment both in the team and SEND overall. Crucially we offer the right balance between statutory work and developing a specialism.

As an Educational Psychologist, you will have a “patch” of schools and settings to support, providing psychological services and advice to children, young people and their families. 

You will be joining a supportive and high performing team with a range of experience, where each EP is encouraged to develop their learning and areas of interest.  We work closely with the Mental Health Support Teams that are led by our Senior EPs. 

The cohesive and valued nature of the EP’s team offers opportunities for all EPs to be part of service development.  Many of our Educational Psychology initiatives in Wokingham are innovative and helping to shape best practice and you will be encouraged to share your knowledge and expertise at local and national forums.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive extensive support, encouragement and ongoing training, as well as wellbeing support and a host of incredible employee benefits which inlcude:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And so much more! 

Key responsibilities:

• To develop strong working relationships with your patch of schools/settings
• To support the LA in fulfilling its statutory duties in relation to SEND legislation
• To undertake high quality assessments using evidence-based approaches
• To ensure the voice of the child /young person is heard and your practice is respectful, fair, equitable and transparent
• To work in partnership with service users, their families and colleagues and meets the need of our diverse population.
• To develop a specialist interest to enhance your own professional development and that of the service

Candidate requirements:

• A doctorate in Educational Psychology or equivalent qualification as recognized by the HCPC and British Psychological Society or the expectation of successful completion of the doctorate training by September 2025 or September 2026
• Experience gained either through previous/current employment as an EP role OR via professional training
• Driving License

Our area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. 

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible, community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. 

For more information please contact Elaine Munro, Principal Educational Psychologist via email elaine.munro@wokingham.gov.uk

Strictly no Agencies.

- Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025, 11pm

- Interview date: Week commencing Monday 13th January 2025

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to making our organisation diverse and therefore particularly welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic minority backgrounds.  

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.