Specialist Educational Psychologist in Early Years

Hillingdon EPS is looking for enthusiastic and ambitious EP, interested in being involved in strategic and operational tasks, expanding and supporting the roles and responsibilities of Specialist EP in Early Years. This also involves supporting the Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP) with oversight of the Educational Psychology team, ensuring agreed plans and performance targets are delivered and that a culture of ‘putting our residents first’ is maintained at all ages (0-25).

The main duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• To ensure that psychological assessments of children and young people from age 0 to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are undertaken in accordance with the provision of the Children and Families Act and the SEND Code of Practice.
• To provide Psychological Services using a range of tools and methodologies including the 'Consultation Framework'.
• To provide support and expertise in ESF (Early Support Funding), and Phase Transfer and SEND Panels.
• To demonstrate exemplary practice, sharing knowledge and positively managing the interface between practice and education/training related to early years.
• To provide support and co-jointly work with SAS Early Years Team.
• Attending and contributing to termly SENCO Forums for Early Years.
• Showcase expertise and knowledge in reviewing and amending documents / Policies in relation to early years cohort.
• Support and work in partnerships with other teams, for instance, Portage.
• To manage and be responsible for a reduced caseload/workload.
• To lead on relevant projects to improve the customer experience and ensure a culture of 'putting our residents first' is maintained.

Educational Psychologists will receive an additional payment of £2,000 gross per annum. This will be paid in instalments each month and is a discretionary Market Factor Supplement payment, reviewed annually. Annual leave entitlement is 34 days + Bank holidays.

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• Professional Registration Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.