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Surrey County Council's Educational Psychology team are busy building our 2024 cohort! We are a large and expanding, friendly team and our EPs tell us that our sociability, continuous professional development (CPD) and emphasis on regular meetings with peers are real strengths of the service. As part of the Council's commitment to providing early intervention we are recruiting to a number of exciting new roles! Do you want to be part of an innovative, evidence-based, and outcome-focused service, with excellent supervision and development opportunities? We are a large team of Psychologists covering all maintained schools across Surrey (mainstream and specialist) and can offer a range of posts with opportunities to develop areas of specialist expertise. We have offices based in Weybridge, Redhill and Woking and we also promote flexible, hybrid working. There is a well-defined leadership team with Senior Educational Psychologists in each of the four Surrey quadrants, so support and guidance will always be on hand. We have opportunities available across Surrey, so please talk to us about your preferred location. We Can Offer You: A competitive salary for main grade EPs: Soulbury Scale A, 3 - 8 with up to 3 SPA points (existing SPA points will be transferred and starting point of A5 for newly qualified EPs) £46,525 - £56,540 per annum. SPA points 1 and 2 are automatically awarded after 1 and 2 years successful practice. Part time and fixed term opportunities are availableLondon Fringe Area allowance of £916 per annumEssential Car User Lump Sum Allowance of £963 per annum26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearFlexible working options around school core hoursMobile and agile working solutions with friendly local bases for office workingAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingComprehensive supervision programme including a buddy for the first term, peer supervision, regular supervision with line manager. Newly qualified EPs will also have a reduced caseload for the first termExtensive CPD programme with 7 whole service study days across the year, development activities within area team meetings and opportunities to develop areas of special interest in line with the council's prioritiesGenerous Local government salary-related pension offered and the option to join the car lease schemeRelocation package of up to £8,000 which is exempt from tax and National Insurance contributions for permanent positionsVisa sponsorshipGood administrative support for the EP Service About the Service The service is part of Surrey's local SEND offer, working collaboratively with the Inclusion and Additional Needs Team and other areas like Speech and Language Therapy and Specialist Teaching. We also work closely with colleagues in health and in particular services for emotional wellbeing and mental health. We are committed to promoting positive futures for all children and young people. Our focus is on the young person in their educational setting, home and community. We work collaboratively through the application of psychological theory, research and techniques with children and young people, their families and professionals to understand what is happening, develop empathy and agree effective support to enable children to thrive in their local communities. We use psychological frameworks to support those working closely with our vulnerable learners to develop stable and supportive networks that make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. About the Roles We are looking to enhance our capacity to deliver a sustainable preventative offer to schools and to strengthen our emotional wellbeing and mental health offer in partnership with health colleagues. You will join a friendly and skilled area team providing psychological support to early years, primary, secondary and specialist settings. You will have access to a wide range of resources including our innovative 'virtual assessment room'. Consultation and co-production will be fundamental to all aspects of your work together with a strong belief in inclusion. We welcome applications from current year two and three Trainee EPs. Please note that Newly Qualified Educational Psychologists will start on salary scale point 5. If you might be interested in joining us as an Associate or Locum Educational Psychologist please contact our team directly (details below). Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: You want to work in a service committed to promoting positive futures for children and young peopleYou have a recognised qualification in Educational PsychologyYou are registered with the HCPC and have permission to work in the UK We are a friendly team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about the work we do. If you feel like this could be the place to kick start your career or further develop your psychological skills, then please do get in touch. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. When your employment begins, you will need to be a member of HCPC. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly. If your application is successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

The starting salary for this role is £24,758.89 per annum for working 33 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, pro-rata to £31,262 Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of Surrey's children and young people with additional needs! Surrey's Access to Education (A2E) service is expanding our Student Support Team and we are now seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on a term-time basis as Higher Level Education Assistants. Our roles are offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis initially, and we're open to reduced working hours for the right candidate. We currently have opportunities available in North East, North West and South West Surrey. Our office bases are as follows Quadrant Court, 35 Guildford Road, Woking, GU22 7QQDakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0Y Rewards and Benefits An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team A2E is a dynamic, interim service that provides vital support to children and young people who are not accessing their full statutory entitlement of education. Our students often have complex special educational needs, mental wellbeing challenges and may exhibit challenging behaviour. Current pupil needs include SEMH, ASD, ADHD, PDA, SLD, SpLD and LAN. About the Role We are now specifically looking for experienced and creative people who can provide individual and small group teaching to students aged 5-16 who are currently out of school. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement should clearly evidence the following: Proven track record of supporting a diverse range of complex SEN needs (may include ELSA and/or EBSNA training/experience)Ability to build supportive and nurturing relationships with vulnerable young peopleAdaptable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamThrive on cultivating strong relationships with partners and the wider communitySubstantial experience of working with vulnerable children and young peopleExcellent IT skills, including experience of using a Virtual Learning Environment As part of the role you will need to travel throughout the area, so you will need both the willingness and ability to travel extensively around the county. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Lecturer in Teacher Education Salary: £35,000-£38,000Location: HampshireJob Type: Part time We are seeking an experienced Lecturer in Teacher Education to join our dedicated team. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in Primary and/or Secondary school education, who are passionate about teaching and assessing at Levels 4, 5, and 6. The position offers flexibility with part-time and sessional opportunities available, and most teaching is delivered in the evening with observations during the school day. Day-to-day of the role: Teach on Higher Education and Further Education courses, specifically Foundation Degree and Top Up degree for Learning Support Assistants.Conduct classroom observations during the school day.Engage with adult learners in Higher Education to ensure they reach their full potential.Provide training and support to students in specialised areas such as English as an Additional Language, Comparative Education, SEND (if applicable). Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience in teaching and assessing at Levels 4, 5, and 6.Background in Primary and/or Secondary school education.Specialisms in English as an Additional Language, Comparative Education, SEND are beneficial but not essential.Enthusiastic and motivated individual with the ability to engage HE adult learners.Commitment to professional development and training. Excellent Benefits: Teachers Pension40 days holiday pro rataOnsite gymEmployee Assistance Programme including Savings Centre offering retail discountsRefectoryFree on-site parking To apply for this Lecturer in Teacher Education role, please APPLY NOW!!