Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologist

Speech and Language UK’s Bill Harrison Assessment Centre

Meath School, Ottershaw, Surrey

3 days per week, working term time only (+ 3 weeks used flexibly throughout the year), 10 weeks annual leave entitlement!

Salary: £47,930 - £50, 360 FTE (Actual annual salary for 3 days per week: £28,758 - £30,216)

https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding/

Join Our Team as an Educational Psychologist

Are you a passionate Educational Psychologist with a desire to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND? Speech and Language UK’s Bill Harrison Assessment Service is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to join our multi-disciplinary team at Meath School.

What We Offer:

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside specialist teachers, speech and language therapists, an occupational therapist, and an educational psychologist.
• Supportive Resources: Enjoy access to two well-equipped playrooms, dedicated office space, and administrative support.
• Impactful Role: Help school-aged children with complex needs unlock their full potential and support their families in accessing vital educational support.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Professional: You must hold a degree in Psychology (or BPS equivalent), a professional qualification in Educational Psychology, and registration with the HCPC.
• Experienced in SEND: We seek someone with substantial post-qualification experience and a strong knowledge of educational settings and provisions, particularly in Surrey and surrounding counties.
• Team Player: Someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that’s committed to helping children communicate and succeed.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a great professional community and the opportunity to support children and their families in understanding their needs and accessing the relevant educational support. The team benefit from administrative and clerical support as well as time from an intern (usually a psychology or linguistics student).

This is an exciting opportunity to work term-time only in a vibrant and welcoming professional community. If you’re ready to make a difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

For an informal discussion please contact Kayleigh Turner, Assessment Centre Manager on 01932 872302 or email kayleigh.turner@meathschool.org.uk

Please visit Meath School's vacancies page for full details on this role, the job description and recruitment process: Vacancies | Meath School

Our key benefits include:

• Annual salary reviews

• Employee assistance programme providing a confidential helpline

• Supportive and paid sick leave, if needed

• 1 wellbeing day to be taken during term time each year

• A team of Mental Health First Aiders in school

• A supportive culture that aims to promote positive mental health and wellbeing of staff

• Life events celebrated

• Staff appreciation gestures throughout the year

• A friendly, passionate and enthusiastic team dedicated to getting the best outcomes for our young people

• Free optional flu jab in the Winter

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance cover

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Free eye test

• Interest-free annual season ticket loan, bike loan and cycle to work scheme

• Plenty of onsite parking

• Discounted staff lunches

• Access to hundreds of exclusive perks, discounts and wellness resources (through Perkbox)

• A comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running

• Continued professional development and training opportunities, and regular professional support

Speech and Language UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff.

Please find details of our safeguarding policy sgpolicy-2023-2024-updated-march24.pdf (primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com)

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.