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Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing West Sussex Council, who are offering a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of £38,865 - £57,544 depending on experience.

We are looking for an Educational Psychologist this role will be: PO19 1RG (Hybrid)

The right candidate will:

* We are seeking candidates who have a wide range of experience of working with children and young people across the age ranges (from 0-25) around 40% of our case load are pre-school children so it is particularly important that they have experience in this area.

* We also require candidates who have experience of providing advice and support for schools on provision and strategies to support a wide range of need across the four areas of need: Cognition and learning ranging from severe learning difficulties to specific difficulties; language and social communication difficulties, a high proportion children with work with are autistic both with significant impairments and those that are higher functioning ; medical and sensory difficulties; and those with social emotional and mental health difficulties.

* Work in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Special Educational Needs and Intervention Business plan and the business plan of the Educational Psychology Service.

* Work with children, young people and their families and teachers within a designated geographical area and outside of this when required.

We require the following:

* Experience of applying psychology with children and young people.

* An Honours Degree in Psychology or recognised equivalent qualification

* Substantial relevant experience working with children in education or children’s services or both

* Successfully followed a course of specific post graduate professional training as an educational psychologist

* Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development in line with the job description Desirable

* Recent successful training or experience as an educational psychologist

* Teaching or other experience in more than one sector of education or work with children and young people Desirable

* Knowledge of applying Psychology in practice

* Awareness of the opportunities and challenges in the current professional context Desirable

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon