Educational Psychologist, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

Surrey County Council is committed to ensuring that children and adults benefit from education and achieve their potential. They are seeking an Educational Psychologist to join their Children, Families and Lifelong Learning directorate, focusing on delivering high-quality, applied psychology services and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health in schools. Responsibilities Working with Surrey's Virtual School, Surrey Early Education Services, the Team Around the School, Adoption Southeast and our local Mental Health Support Teams Training Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs), school staff in Literacy for All approaches, school staff to support CYP experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance, school staff in the Compassionate Schools Programme and Key Adult Programme Supervising trainee EPs, assistant EPs, ELSAs and nurture group teachers Supporting school staff through our bookable consultations, AANTs (Analysis of Additional Needs Tool) and telephone helpline Supporting families through multi family groups Service development activities such as our work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and supporting aspiring EPs Skills You have a recognised qualification in Educational Psychology You are registered with the HCPC You have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK You have access to a vehicle You are willing to travel across a wide geographical area Commitment to delivering high quality work through applied psychology Experience as an Educational Psychologist Current year two and three Trainee EPs Benefits 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year 2 paid volunteering days per year Flexible working options around school core hours Mobile and agile working solutions with friendly local bases for office working An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing A comprehensive supervision programme consisting of peer supervision and regular supervision with your line manager A comprehensive induction programme including a buddy for the first term. Newly qualified EPs will also have a reduced caseload for the first term Extensive CPD programme with 7 whole service study days across the year, development activities within area team meetings and opportunities to develop areas of special interest in line with the council's priorities Generous Local Government salary-related pension offered and the option to join the car lease scheme Relocation package of up to £8,000 which is exempt from tax and National Insurance contributions for permanent positions Visa sponsorship Company Overview Guardian Jobs brings you quality jobs from the best recruiters in the UK and beyond. We have the jobs for quality candidates like you. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in London, GB, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is