Educational Psychologist

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Job responsibilities

About Us

Together, were inspiring young minds.

Join us as we transform the lives of children and young families in Oxfordshire.

Join us on an exciting journey towards Delivering 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.

Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of an expert team of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff.Together, we apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people.

There are opportunities to provide training andsupport in a range of areas, including developing the LAresponse to EBSA,Emotional LiteracySupport Assistant training and supervision, SENCo supervision for school staff, Oxfordshire Relational Schools Project, a Maths course designed by the EPS, Postvention training and Critical IncidentSupport.

We benefit from close links with doctoral training courses and value the contribution of Trainee Educational Psychologists to our service each year.Were now 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, Didcot, and Oxford.

About the Role

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 as well as supporting the LA with EHCNAs.

Were 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.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist (or will be) with registration to the HCPC.We welcome applications from Trainee Educational Psychologists looking for a September 2025 or September 2026 start date.
• committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
• has excellent communication andinterpersonal skills.
• seeks opportunities for personal development.
• works within a consultative/joint problem-solving framework.
• actively challenges all forms of discrimination and promotes equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity.
• enthusiastic, creative anddetermined to make a positive impact on childrens lives through the application of psychology.
• empathic with excellent written communication skills and acompetent use of information technology.
• good with diary management and has well developed organisational skills.
• a supportive team member who contributes to the service development.

Rewards and Benefits

• For those that have been an EP for more than one year, you have further earning opportunities by completing additional EHCNA psychological advices at a competitive rate
• Oxfordshire will recognise your three-year training doctorate as local government continuous service, in addition to any continuous service accrued with a relevant employer prior to the course
• Opportunities to apply psychology creatively in different contexts
• Stimulating Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Comprehensive induction process with a reduced patch for newly qualified EPs
• Excellent peersupport
• Flexible agile working. Each EP is provided with a wireless enabled laptop and phone as well as excellent on-demand ITsupport
• Dedicated administrativesupport
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
• Annual leave starting at 28 (fte) days per year, rising to 33 days per year to recognise Local Government continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Additional opportunities to pick up sessional work for additional pay once first year following qualification is completed
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to 19.9%
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

Would you like to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Jessamine Chiappella, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist, on Jessamine.Chiappella@Oxfordshire.gov.uk

Anne-Marie Baverstock, Senior Educational Psychologist (South), on annemarie.baverstock@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX4 1JP

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)