HR GO Recruitment are looking for an Education Psychologist (Health Care Qualified) to work for a local authority in Oxford, Banbury or Abingdon. Working hours to be agreed on an individual basis Period: Initial contract of 12 months ESSENTIAL!! We need candidates to be registered with HCPC, have a clear DBS, have a Masters or Doctorate in Educational Psychology and ideally at least 4 years experience working as an EP for a Local Authority. Role Purpose: Applying psychology to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEN and additional educational needs. Using family and child centred approaches to working in partnership with parents and children with SEN/AEN, embracing the principles of Early Support and person centred planning. Working collaboratively with schools, settings, other agencies and services, promoting partnership working, early intervention and integrated local solutions. This post holder is responsible for ensuring that Safeguard policies and procedures are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies. Main duties of the job: * Provide statutory educational psychology services to the country * Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities for children and young people aged 0-25 with SEN/AEN and adherence to the EPS, SEN and inclusion strategies, policies, procedures. * Independently maintain up to date knowledge and skills in assessment, monitoring and tracking progress of children and young people with SEN/LDD 0-25 years of age, including knowledge of evidence informed best practice * Contribute to preparation for adulthood where appropriate with statutory work * To work creatively with schools, other agencies and services to develop individually tailored solutions based on an understanding of evidence informed best practice through statutory work * To uphold local safeguarding procedures Apply today to get the opportunity while is still available!