Educational Psychologist (Assessments Fixed Price) – Project#

Job Description This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work required of the post to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list, and the line manager may vary duties from time to time which do not change the general character of the job, or the level of responsibility entailed.

Post Details

Job Title Locum Educational Psychologist

Service Children’s Services

Team Educational Psychology Service

Location Shute End /Hybrid

Reports to Elaine Munro Principal Educational Psychologist

Responsible for N/A

Grade Daily rate

Contract Type Initially 6 months

Main Accountabilities

To complete Education Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) allocated by the Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP). These assessments will be face to face unless there are sound reasons related to the child or young person that makes this impossible.

The assessment will be based on evidence informed practice and be relevant to the child or young person’s age, aptitude, culture and presenting need.

To undertake Education Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and complete the written report within five weeks of the SEND team issuing a go ahead for the EHC needs assessment to commence. The format of the report will follow the prescribed template.

To submit the EHCNA report to the EP allocated to quality assure the report one week prior to the submission date for quality assurance. 5. To liaise with parents/carers, educational settings and relevant professionals as required to gather information necessary to complete high-quality EHC needs assessments.

Person Specification                Essential                                             Desirable

Education/Qualifications Post graduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Experience At least two years post qualification as a practicing Educational Psychologist .

Skills/Knowledge Ability to write concise, analytical and outcome-focused psychological advice for EHC needs assessments. Evidence based practice and assessment as it applies to children and young people with barriers to their education. Data collection and analysis as it relates to assessment IT skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and manage a caseload of statutory assessments to agreed timescales.

Purpose Details

Service Purpose The service supports the LA in meeting its statutory duties in regard to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) individually and strategically .  The service supports educational settings to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND or barriers to their progress and well-being.  At all times to promote and safeguard the welfare of children who live or access services in, or who are looked after by, Wokingham Borough Council

Role Purpose To support the Local Authority in meeting its statutory duties through the timely completion of high-quality Educational Psychology advice for Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.

Supervision and Relationships

Supervision Received Will participate in  the EPS quality assurance process by submitting EHCNA reports at least one week before the submission date for quality assurance purposes.

Supervision Given N/A

Contacts Colleagues from the Educational Psychology Services Staff from education settings in Wokingham, colleagues from Children’s Services, wider council, health services and third sector. EPS service development officers

Resources/Budget Management

Laptop and phone.

Special Requirements

Clean driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

Occupational Health Risk Assessment                                                                                Details

Skin/Respiratory Sensitisers N

Working at Height N

Exposure to Noise (>80-85dB) N

Confined Spaces N

Frequent Display Screen Equipment Use

Y

Driving for Work Y Hand Arm Vibration N Lone Working Y Healthcare/Social Contact with Patients N Blood Borne Viruses Exposure N Food Handling N Working with Animals N Specialised Medical Screening N Night Working N Safety Critical Work N

Nature of the Role                                                                                                                Details

Healthcare or Hospital Work N

Working with Children (under 18) Y

Working with Elderly/Vulnerable Adults Y

Work Environment Details Hybrid working which will include working from home, school visits, home visits and office work.

Role Involvement                                                                                                                 Details

Working with Children Y

Working with Vulnerable Adults Y

Both of the Above Y

Providing Care/Supervision for Children N

Providing Care/Supervision for Vulnerable Adults N

Both of the Above N None of the Above N

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)                                                            Details

DBS Requirement Enhanced for working with children

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