Educational Psychologist

Fixed Term Contract (11 months) 
The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) delivers evidence based psychological services to children and young people ( 0-25 years) who live in Wokingham, many of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities.  We work in partnership with our stakeholders using a child-centred approach.  The EPS  delivers a wide range of training to settings staff, parents and colleagues.  Each EP links with a cluster of schools and we encourage the development of specialist interests in the team. 
Educational Psychologist(s) 
1 full-time temporary (maternity cover) EP 
Soulbury A Spine Point 3-6 depending on experience 
 
The Wokingham Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is seeking a qualified EP to join our team to cover a colleagues maternity leave.  The full-time temporary post is from January - the end of November 2019. 
Wokingham has a reputation for excellence and high achievement in schools and the psychology service is well regarded by stakeholders. We have a well-established consultative model of service delivery that values the application of psychology, innovative practice and professional integrity.  We are a small friendly team always seeking to improve our service, we welcome applications from colleagues who have or wish to develop specialist interests.   
Applications are invited from Educational Psychologists – Who are registered with the Health and Care Professional’s Council  and whose qualifications as an Educational Psychologist are recognised by the British Psychological Society . 
 
Closing date: 11pm Monday 10th December 2018 
Interview date:  17th December 2018 
 
For an informal discussion, please contact Elaine Munro or Sally Gilbert on 0118 908 8011. 
 
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. 

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.wokingham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

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Wokingham Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.