About Us At North Somerset Educational Psychology Service, we are a small and supportive team committed to creating positive and impactful change for children and young people. We strive to encourage Educational Psychologists to lead in areas of interest and support colleagues in upholding our core values of compassion, trust, honesty, and respect. We pride ourselves on being adaptable, sustainable, and above all, impact led. We maintain a culture that is driven by seeking feedback and reviewing our practice accordingly. If you work for us, you will know what impact we are trying to create, why we are measuring impact, and how you can contribute. You will know the difference you are making. The Role We are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Educational Psychologist to join our team, delivering high-quality support across two school patches within North Somerset. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine direct practice with leadership, development, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: Provide educational psychology support to two patches of schools in North Somerset that include a combination of primary and secondary schools. Take on a leadership role to enhance support for children with speech, language, and communication needs. This is a developing initiative, giving the successful candidate the chance to shape and grow best practices in this critical area. Deliver supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to SENCOs through our SENCO networks forum. Undertake an allocation of statutory work. Enjoy additional allocated time, known as "Development Time," to pursue areas of interest or lead innovative projects that align with your professional passions. This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. Work Style At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated. This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way: 2-3 days in the office Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand. Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration. About You We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making impact through psychology and who possesses the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria: Nationally recognised postgraduate qualification in educational psychology Knowledge of a broad range of approaches to assessment and intervention, informed by current psychological research and practice Understanding of and commitment to consultation as a framework for service delivery Understanding of and commitment to supporting schools to achieve greater inclusion of children with special educational needs Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to professional codes of ethics Integrity - ability to be open and honest, to maintain high standards of personal behaviour and display strong moral principles Accountability - willingness to take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions, and to understand the consequences of your behaviour A demonstrable willingness to share information and work with other people, including the ability to listen, communicate with and understand others, taking account of other people’s points of view Excellent inter-personal skills including ability to communicate well orally and in writing Knowledge of the broad range of service users supported by the EPS, along with an understanding of the different needs across these groups A demonstrable willingness to share information and work with other people Desirable Criteria: Proven track record in supporting children looked after Knowledge and awareness of national, regional, and international developments in Educational Psychology and Education in general Desire and ability to contribute to ongoing service development Competent research skills, data analysis, identification of trends and patterns to support the development of teaching and learning and/or the assessment of individual need Outstanding organisational skills, an ability to plan ahead, make priorities, manage workload, allocate time and cope with stress Strong professional commitment and the drive, enthusiasm, and energy to motivate others and manage change effectively What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer: Competitive salary and benefits Flexible working arrangements Local Government Pension Opportunities for professional development Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our . How to Apply If you share our and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information For further information about the role, please contact Dr Dulcie Gray, Senior Educational Psychologist, at . Important Information As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role. Interview Date: 30/04/2025 Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received. North Somerset Council. Location : Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, United Kingdom