Educational Psychologist – Consultancy Basis

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Educational Psychologist who enjoys working as part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team to assess the educational needs of children with SEND.

Job details

Location

Speech and Language UK’s Bill Harrison Assessment Centre at Meath School, Ottershaw, Surrey

Hours of work

As and when required

Contract

Temporary

Educational Psychologist (Consultancy Basis)

Speech and Language UK’s Bill Harrison Assessment Centre at Meath School, Ottershaw, Surrey

Speech and Language UK’s Bill Harrison Assessment Centre is an Independent Assessment Service based on the site of Meath School. The multi-disciplinary team includes specialist teachers, speech and language therapists and an occupational therapist.

We are seeking an experienced Educational Psychologist on a consultancy basis to undertake specialist educational assessments for children with SEND.

About the Consultancy Role

• Consultancy arrangement rather than a permanent employed position.
• Each assessment requires 2 days on site, followed by the completion of awritten report.
• You will have considerable post-qualification experience, as well as experience working in an educational setting.
• You will be passionate about helping school-aged children with special needs reach their potential.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a highly skilled professional community and to support children and families in understanding their needs and accessing the appropriate educational support.

Our Assessment Centre

• Two well-stocked playrooms and dedicated office space.
• Administrative and clerical support is available.
• Support from an intern (psychology or linguistics student) during the year.
• Open term time only.

Requirements

• Psychology degree (or BPS equivalent).
• Professional qualification in Educational Psychology (Doctorate, Masters, or equivalent).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

About Meath School and Speech and Language UK

Speech and Language UK’s Meath School is a four-times outstanding special school committed to the highest quality integrated education, therapy, and care. It is a non-maintained day and residential school for pupils aged 4–11 who have severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs alongside other learning and/or behavioural difficulties.

Speech and Language UK is the UK’s leading children’s communication charity. We design programmes that support more than 15,000 children each year and train over 6,000 professionals. Our schools help children with the most significant communication barriers to overcome them, and we advocate for policies that improve life chances for children who struggle with speaking and understanding.

Contact for Enquiries

For an informal discussion, please contact Alix Normand via email alix.normand@meathschool.org.uk

To find out more about Meath School and Speech and Language UK, visit:
www.meathschool.org.uk and www.speechandlanguage.org.uk

How to Apply
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified professionals and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment.

To apply please forward your CV to School Business Manager at sbm@meathschool.org.uk

Applications will be being reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at  hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you. We are a

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Disability Confident Committed Employer

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found here:  safeguarding policy