Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council - Educational Psychologist

Merthyr Tydfil Educational Psychology Service is a small, friendly service supporting young people, their families and schools across our county borough.  The service is based in Merthyr Tydfil town centre, with all schools within a relatively short drive, and with excellent access to neighbouring authorities via the A470 and Heads of the Valley road.  The EPS works closely with the ALN, Inclusion and wider Learning Department teams to ensure we raise aspirations and raise standards for every child and young person in Merthyr Tydfil. 

Team members are actively engaged in multi-agency work, interdisciplinary work and action-based research. The service works at a strategic and systemic level with preschools, schools and the college, as well as with colleagues in health and children’s services.  The team is flexible in its approach, offering virtual and in-person consultation, training and individual work to respond to the diverse needs of the area. 

You will receive tailored induction, mentoring and supervision.  Informal enquiries can be made to Bronwen Parry, Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist, on 01685 725000 or at Bronwen.parry@merthyr.gov.uk.

Job Purpose:

• To assist in the delivery of Educational Psychology Services to learners and their families. 
• To provide psychological support and advice to preschool, school and post-16 settings.
• To use psychology to assist Merthyr Tydfil Local Authority in meeting the needs of children and young people and fulfilling the LA’s statutory obligations.
• To assist in the identification of strengths and difficulties of children and young people who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN) within the County Borough.  To advise appropriate provision to meet their ALN.
• To take a lead role in assisting settings, teachers, parents and other partner agencies with regards to ALN reform.
• To deliver interventions, including therapeutic work and training as needed.
• To assist in research that enables the progressions of positive, evidence-based practice at all levels within the LA.

Applicants must be professionally qualified as an Educational Psychologist and registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.

Professional supervision and CPD will be provided by the EPS.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

To apply for this position please visit: Jobs and Training | Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council where you will also find view the full job description and terms of the vacancy.