London Borough of Newham - Senior Educational Psychologist, Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist & Educational Psychologists

Newham is a unique, vibrant, diverse borough located in the heart of East London. Our premises are located at Dockside with easy access to London City Airport and the Olympic Park. 

We are proud of our inclusive ethos in Newham and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life – through outstanding education and services that ensure no child is left behind. As a consultation service, we prioritise collaboration with parents and other professionals to ensure psychology is accessible to all.

If you share our commitment to supporting children and young people’s aspirations, celebrating their achievements and guaranteeing children with SEND get the education, encouragement and support they deserve, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now, and be part of our success. There has never been a more exciting time to practice, develop, and grow as an Educational Psychologist in Newham. We are valued and well regarded by schools and services. Ofsted recognised our EPS as an area of strength in Newham.

We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm, drive and commitment to promote the wellbeing of all children and young people.  We offer a range of work streams through traded services to settings that include mainstream and special schools, colleges, child development service, universities as well as statutory work. EPs develop a diverse portfolio around early intervention strategies, therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, systemic consultation. Our EPs contribute to team developments such as emotion coaching, ELSA training and supervision, reflective supervision and strategic areas such as EBSA, trauma informed practice and critical incident support.

Youth Empowerment Service –   are partnering with UEL and the EPS to enhance their youth work practice with an emphasis on systemic work and group supervision

Thriving Communities –This multi-agency project aims to support inclusion by improving attendance, reducing exclusions and enhancing mental health and well being in young people affected by violence outside their homes. 

CHAND – our service for Children with Autism in Newham – where ‘Every child deserves to shine’; the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to form a unique picture of the child’s abilities and support needs

We are seeking 

Senior Educational Psychologist (SEP)
Newham EPS is looking for an experienced and motivated EP to contribute to our leadership team and to provide management support to help the service develop and play a wider role in supporting strategic developments throughout the borough. We welcome applications from candidates who are keen to take a lead on service developments and project work, as well as contributing towards strategic priorities of Newham.

You should consider making an application if you are an experienced EP who is 

• committed to supporting the inclusion of vulnerable CYP
• committed to supporting the development of EP colleagues
• committed to the development of your own practice and that of colleagues through the use of reflective supervision
• creative flexible positive and focused on solutions
• able to work successfully in a multi- disciplinary team
• able to develop positive working relationships with other practitioners and partners
• looking to develop, share and apply your knowledge and skills as a psychologist within a management position

Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist
There will be opportunities within this role for supervision, project development, leadership and and team building within the EPS.

You should consider making an application if you are an experienced EP who is 

• committed to supporting the inclusion of vulnerable CYP
• committed to supporting the development of EP colleagues
• committed to the development of your own practice and that of colleagues through the use of reflective supervision
• creative flexible positive and focused on solutions
• able to work successfully in a multi- disciplinary team
• able to develop positive working relationships with other practitioners and partners

Educational Psychologists
This is an excellent opportunity for creative and enthusiastic EP who is committed to inclusion, working with others, using psychology to improve experiences and outcomes for children, young people and their families

Newham EPs can offer successful candidates :

• career progression opportunities as well as
• a retention package which includes: an extra increment annually in addition to the annual increment

We welcome applications from experienced, newly qualified and EPs in training, full and part time availability considered (at least 0.6 fte). Applicants must be professionally qualified and be registered with the HCPC or in year 2 or 3 of a recognised training course and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities as we continue to build an EPS team that can reflect the diversity of the population we are working with

OUR OFFER

• We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. ‘Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust.
• An excellent induction package
• Excellent supervision
• Excellent, ring fenced CPD opportunities
• Excellent office facilities
• Dedicated admin support
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home using Smarter Newham technology
• Comprehensive IT support
• A competitive package 
• A strong focus on team wellbeing
• Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).
• Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension, relocation allowance.

If appointed you will deliver evidence-based, high quality psychological services to children, young people and families. You will share our commitment to integrated working, delivering targeted interventions to the highest standards. 

If you would like to discuss these roles further please contact valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk, Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk  or sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk 

To apply for the role, please visit our recruitment website: 

Educational Psychologist: https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/3711/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share

Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist: https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/4365/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share

Senior Educational Psychologist: https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/4378/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share