Portsmouth Educational Psychology Team is developing and expanding. We want to recruit to the following two posts.

A permanent main-grade post Ref: 2866 A temporary main-grade post for a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance Ref: 2867

Both posts 2-7 plus up to 3 SPA points and previously awarded SPA points will be honoured. Full time and Part time applications will be considered.

Reasons to come and join our vibrant and forward looking team: We are passionate about delivering high quality psychological advice and support to educational settings, partner agencies, children, young people and families.

We have excellent relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues in Education, Health and Social Care. Portsmouth Local Authority has earned an excellent reputation for our implementation of the SEND reforms and the EP team has made a significant contribution at strategic and operational levels to the success of the implementation.

We encourage everyone in the team to develop and lead on areas of interest. Strong links with Southampton University training programme and links with Winchester and Portsmouth Universities are growing to ensure continuous learning so that we are a creative and innovative team

What the team say: "Supervision and team meetings are frequent, informative and allow for reflection, problem solving and information sharing." "We are supported well by the admin team. I appreciate their work as it allows me to complete mine. " "When joining Portsmouth I was given the perfect balance - an individualised induction programme and lots of support from the team coupled with the opportunity to explore my areas of interest and to identify projects I wanted to be involved in." We can offer you a great start to your career and welcome applications from EPs in training. Equally, for practicing EPs, we can provide you with new opportunities and challenges that will enhance your professional development. Rest assured you will receive a warm welcome to our supportive, friendly and highly regarded team.

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the City that works to improve outcomes for children.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children's Board safer recruitment procedures.

Closing time/date, 17:00, on the 20th of April 2015 Applications received after this may not be considered. Interviews will be held on 27th of April 2015