Powys Educational Psychology service is a small, supportive team based in a beautiful area of mid-Wales.
We provide a range of Educational Psychology Services based on:
You will assist the authority to fulfil its statutory responsibilities for identification, assessment and reviewing of children & young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), in the age range 0 -25 years.
In addition, you will assist the council in implementing its programme for transforming education by participating in workstreams for improving the provision for pupils with ALN. The ALN service has been recently recognised by Estyn for effective practice:
Improving the evaluation, planning and co ordination of provision for learners with special educational needs (SEN) and other pupils who may require extra support | Estyn (gov.wales)
Key duties include managing a cluster of schools in mid-Powys. Working with ALNCos and other staff. The service promotes a group consultation model with joint problem solving at the heart of any case work. There are opportunities to develop, deliver and evaluate training and support in a range of areas, including Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA), Mediating Learning Support Approach (MeLSA) and group reflective, trauma informed supervision for school staff. Opportunities for collaborative working with colleagues are valued by the team. You will be asked to contribute to areas of the Educational Psychology Service Development Plan. Currently we are supporting whole school approaches to emotional well-being and mental health, trauma informed practices and emotionally based school avoidance.
We value professional development and peer support. As a member of the team, you will be well supported through an initial induction period and then regular peer supervision.
We are looking for someone who:
Applicants will be looked at and shortlisted and interviewed (if necessary) when they are submitted. Therefore this advert may close early. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.