Average Education Officer salary in the UK

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.

Job Advertisement: Senior Special Educational Needs Officer Location: Hampshire, Fully RemoteContract Type: 6-month initial contract with possible extensionPAYE Rate: £268 per dayUmbrella/LTD Rate: £340 per day Role Purpose Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs Officer (SENO) to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will manage and oversee the Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Needs assessment, annual review, and placement processes for children and young people aged 0 to 25. Your expertise will help determine the appropriate level of support and identify suitable placements for those with SEN. Key Responsibilities EHC Needs Assessment & Placement: Manage and oversee the EHC Needs assessment and placement process, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.Complex Casework & Tribunals: Take responsibility for complex casework, including mediation and tribunal processes. Attend mediation and pre-hearing tribunal meetings as required.Line Management: Provide line management support to a team of SEN Caseworkers, ensuring high-quality service delivery.Budget Management: Ensure careful management and accountability for SEN budgets in line with Hampshire County Council (HCC) policies.Policy Implementation: Develop, monitor, and review policies and practices for efficient casework management. Role Requirements Statutory Framework Knowledge: Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the statutory framework and major issues affecting SEN services.Communication & Negotiation: Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss, persuade, and negotiate actions to meet statutory timescales and secure appropriate provisions and placements.Case Planning: Lead and manage case planning meetings, ensuring accurate description of assessed needs in EHCPs, and securing suitable educational provisions.Annual Review Process: Ensure annual reviews of EHCPs are conducted timely, with any necessary amendments or changes in provision made in consultation with parents and relevant parties.Staff Supervision & Development: Manage staff performance, provide supervision, and deliver in-service training to ensure a high-quality service.Resource Allocation: Determine support levels and identify appropriate placements, ensuring resource allocation aligns with HCC policies. Desired Skills and Experience Extensive experience in managing SEN casework and processes.Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.Proven ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.Leadership experience in supervising and developing staff.Ability to handle complex and sensitive issues involving multiple stakeholders. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process. To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Associate to join this successful and rapidly growing education team based in their London office. The firm are a leading and award-winning international commercial law firm with offices all over the globe. Introduction to the role: You will be given plenty of client responsibility and exposure but at the same time be part of a supportive team environment.The successful candidate will report to the Head of Education within the firm’s Employment, Education and Pensions practice. Introduction to the team: The dedicated team of Lawyer’s support a range of educational institutions with on various of regulatory and compliance issues.The education team sits alongside their employment practice with strong collaboration between lawyers to deliver client service excellence and a complete package of essential legal services. Key Responsibilities: Advising on the development and application of statutory policiesSupporting clients with complaints, process management and outcomesAdvise and support on decisions to exclude pupils/students, process and outcomeAdmissions advice including oversubscription criteria development, local disputes and representations before the Schools AdjudicatorProviding advice and support on Freedom of Information and Data Protection requestsGovernance advice for maintained schools and academy trusts, including drafting documents and liaising with the Department for EducationCommercial Contract reviews and advicesAcademy transactional work What the firm are looking for Law degree (or equivalent).Demonstrable experience in supporting an employment commercial team.The ability and experience of managing a caseload providing sound commercial advice.Transactional support experience.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure. If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Elliott Dymond for a confidential discussion. Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. *Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful..