In this role you will join the Barnsley Educational, Child and Community Psychology Service to shape SEND practice across schools and services. You’ll deliver person-centred assessment and consultation while influencing local authority priorities and whole-school development. The post emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and service-wide impact within an award-winning council. You will work within a supportive team that values professional development and innovative approaches to inclusion, such as MeLSA. This is a chance to drive meaningful improvements for children and families in Barnsley.
Pay / Benefits
Competitive salary
Up to 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
Car lease scheme
Family-friendly employment policies
Responsibilities
Deliver person-centred consultation and assessment work
Shape local authority SEND developments and strategic priorities
Lead and contribute to task-and-finish groups
Deliver whole-school and centralised training
Collaborate with colleagues across services and disciplines
Influence inclusive practice at individual, school, and system levels
Develop specialist interests and areas of expertise
Key requirements
Professionally qualified Educational Psychologist
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Ability to travel to schools and community settings across the borough
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