Salary: Soulbury A (2 to 7), £39,062 to £48,383, plus access to up to three SPA points
Location: Posts are available in the four hubs across the county in Selby; Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and Craven; Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale; and Hambleton and Richmondshire.
Hours: Full time
Contract: Established

We have exciting opportunities for Educational Psychologists across the county and we are looking for individuals who would enjoy working within hubs with a focus on multi-disciplinary approaches.

Opportunities will exist for early intervention as well as statutory work, together with opportunities for working with other establishments and local authorities as part of a traded arm to the service. 

You will need to have:

• A masters or doctorate level qualification in Educational Psychology and be registered with the HCPC;
• Experience of varied and relevant work with children, young people and their families in a number of education and other settings; and
• Creative and forward thinking, with the knowledge, skills, enthusiasm and willingness to use psychological frameworks to facilitate positive change.

Educational Psychologists in North Yorkshire will have the opportunity to lead on specific development areas of SEND, which will further inform practice and strategy across SEND. These posts are suitable for Educational Psychologists at any stage in their career, including those qualifying in September 2020. 

Job description / person specification

For further information about the post please contact Dr Andi Henderson, Principal Educational Psychologist by email andi.henderson@northyorks.gov.uk.

Please visit our dedicated campaign site for further information about the service. 

Key dates:
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 22nd March 
Interview date: Monday 30th March

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. 

NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.