Job Introduction
Salary: £37,265 - £41,616 a year pro rata
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract type: Internal Secondment / Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates.
This role is available until 31/08/2027. Internal candidates who are permanent employees of Luton Council will be appointed on a secondment basis, while external candidates and other eligible applicants will be appointed on a fixed-term contract until 31/08/2027.
Current Luton Council employees applying for this opportunity must obtain written approval from their manager before applying (an email will suffice). A copy of this approval must be included with the application, as we will be unable to progress applications without it.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
What You’ll be doing
The Child and Educational Psychology Service are excited to grow our service through the Experts at Hand and SEND Reforms. We are looking to appoint Assistant Educational Psychologists who wish to develop their understanding of applied psychology in a range of educational contexts. Under the direct supervision of HCPC registered Educational Psychologists, you will support the service to deliver psychological services to schools and settings.
You will have the opportunity to support a number of initiatives across services including.
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Experts at Hand and SEND Reforms
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Early Concerns Neurodevelopmental Pathway
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Partnerships for inclusion of neurodiversity in schools (PINS)
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Multi-disciplinary specialist team (MDST) for young people at risk of exclusion
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Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs)
What we’re looking for
The post-holders will work closely with Educational Psychologists, services and families to provide:
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Researching and reviewing of the evidence base related to areas of practice
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Training for school staff and families in a range of theories and practices
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Modelling and consultation to support schools with putting new learning into practice
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Programme coordination which will include frequent contact with schools, professionals and families.
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Supporting Educational Psychologists with casework
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Programme evaluation, including design, collection and analysis of outcome measures.
This post will be particularly relevant to those seeking to gain knowledge, skills and experience in preparation for applying for doctoral training courses in educational psychology.
If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Dr Rheanne Jalali (Senior EP) [email protected] or Dr Jane Reichardt (Deputy Principal EP) [email protected] for an informal discussion.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
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How to apply
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