Educational Psychologist
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £51,893 to £61,664 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £51893 - £61664 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Morden, SM4 5DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0019-26-3111 |
Summary
To provide an educational psychology service. To contribute to the Councils strategic aims for pupils with assessed special educational needs within the legislative framework. To work with schools, other professionals and parents to find more effective ways of supporting the learning and development of children and young people both at home and at school. To work as part of the SEN & Inclusion Service to contribute to the raising of attainment for all Children & Young People in Merton Schools and settings through inclusive education. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To provide a consultative service to teachers, parents and other professionals concerning the needs of individual children. The focus of this work is on enabling those with frequent contact with the child to be more effective in their work. To undertake individual casework in schools and early years settings, as required, with children within the framework of the SEN Code of Practice. This will include psychological assessment of children to provide advice and support to teachers and parents. To provide psychological advice for statutory assessments, as appropriate, within the relevant legislation and meets the required performance indicators for the Educational Psychology Service. To provide consultation and individual casework for young children, to parents, early years settings and other professionals, which includes other member of SENDIS. To liaise with other Local Authority services and voluntary bodies as necessary. To provide advice, support & guidance to parents about the needs of their children, facilities & resources available to them and their entitlements during consultation and casework. To plan and deliver CPD at a school, LA and community level (as commissioned). To represent the EPS and School Improvement Service (SIS) at meetings with partners within the LA and with outside agencies. To negotiate, contract, plan, deliver and evaluate work commissioned from the EPS, which improve outcomes for children and young people. In association with the School Standards and Quality, to contribute to the professional development needs of staff of the education department in relation to learning difficulties, pupils with special educational needs and the contribution of psychology to the education service. To contribute to the development of inclusive educational practice in Merton. To contribute to the development of professional practice within the service and Children, Lifelong Learning and Families directorate. To work as part of the Educational Psychology Service supporting the EPS leadership team to deliver a range of key priorities.