Assistant Educational Psychologist – Powys Inclusion Service
Powys Educational Psychology service is a supportive team based in a beautiful area of mid-Wales. We provide a range of Educational Psychology Services based on:
• Person centred; outcome focussed practice.
• Multi-agency and collaborative approaches.
• Quality assessment.
• Group Consultation.
• Evidence based Intervention.
• Reflective Supervision.
• Training.
You will assist the EPs to fulfil their responsibilities for identification, assessment and reviewing of children & young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), in the age range 0-25 years. In addition, you will assist the council in implementing its programme for transforming education by participating in workstreams for improving the provision for pupils with ALN. The ALN service has been recently recognised by Estyn for effective practice: Improving the evaluation, planning and coordination of provision for learners with special educational needs and other pupils who may require extra support
Estyn (gov.wales)
Working with parents/carers, ALNCos and other staff, the service promotes a group consultation model with joint problem-solving at the heart of any casework. There are opportunities to support training in a range of areas, including Emotional Literacy Support
Assistants (ELSA), Mediating Learning Support Approach (MeLSA) for school staff. Opportunities for collaborative working with colleagues are valued by the team. You will be asked to contribute to support areas of the Educational Psychology Service Development Plan. Currently we are supporting whole school approaches to emotional well-being and mental health, trauma informed practices and emotionally based school avoidance. We value professional development and peer support. As a member of the team, you will be well supported through an initial induction period and then regular peer supervision.
We are looking for someone who:
• has a Masters-level degree in Psychology and experience in working with children and young people.
• is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
The successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
The closing date for applications is 10/10/2024.