Inclusion Senco jobs in Hillingdon

Educational Psychologist

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Treetops House is a approved independent day special school in Hammersmith for pupils aged 8-16 (Years 4-11), with a planned capacity of up to 20 pupils across four small classes. Our calm, nurturing and ambitious approach supports communication, confidence, independence and preparation for adulthood.

Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Positivity guide our relationships and practice. We protect dignity, maintain ambitious expectations and recognise progress from each pupil’s starting point.

We are seeking a educational psychologist to join us for one day each week. Provide psychological assessment, formulation and consultation to improve learning, inclusion and emotional wellbeing. The weekly allocation includes agreed assessment, direct support, consultation, staff guidance and record keeping; the caseload will be agreed to fit the available time.

Assess learning and emotional needs using proportionate, evidence informed methods.

Develop intervention plans with pupils, families and staff and evaluate impact.

Provide consultation, staff training and EHCP review advice; offer ELSA supervision where commissioned and within competence.

Plan provision around assessed needs, pupil voice and EHCP outcomes; work closely with the Headteacher, SENCO, class staff, families and other professionals.

Maintain accurate, secure records and clear handover guidance so agreed support continues between weekly visits.

Recognise, record and report safeguarding concerns promptly through the DSL or DDSL; work within professional competence and agreed school procedures.

Take part in the morning welcome, regulation routines, transitions, departure preparation and safe handover on the agreed working day.

Support pupils in class and shadow lessons to understand learning, communication and regulation needs and how specialist strategies can be embedded.

Undertake agreed lesson observations focused on the role’s specialism; provide constructive feedback and practical recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team and class staff. Formal teaching appraisal remains with authorised school leaders.

Contribute to risk assessed break and lunchtime supervision on the agreed rota, using these opportunities to support communication, peer interaction and independence. A protected uninterrupted 30 minute staff lunch must be maintained.

Lead or contribute to agreed INSET, SEND training and coaching within professional expertise, including modelling strategies, checking staff understanding and reviewing implementation.

Agree a manageable balance of intervention, observation, training, supervision, reports and school duties within the one day allocation; additional attendance must be agreed in advance. Clinical priorities and professional confidentiality must be respected.

Attend the 08:45-08:55 operational briefing and move to welcome positions by 08:55. The pupil day runs from 09:00 to 14:50, including morning break 10:45-11:05 and pupil lunch 12:35-13:05. Support departure preparation from 14:35 and attend the compulsory 14:50-15:00 daily handover. The 14:05-14:35 flexible slot may support EHCP interventions where timetabled.

Specialist teacher posts follow the teacher pattern: 08:30-16:00, or 08:30-16:30 on Wednesday. The ELSA support post follows the TA pattern: 08:30-15:30, or 08:30-16:30 on Wednesday. Other clinical and specialist practitioners agree their finishing time contractually, using these school patterns as the deployment reference. Each has a protected 30 minute lunch. Wednesday includes extended CPD, moderation and SEND review; participation applies when it is the agreed working day. Final hours and terms remain subject to proprietor approval and HR review.

Intent: establish a baseline, identify barriers and agree specific, measurable goals linked to assessed needs and EHCP outcomes. Provide psychological assessment, formulation and consultation to improve learning, inclusion and emotional wellbeing.

Application: agree an individual or group programme, frequency, resources and responsible staff. Deliver direct intervention, model strategies in class and provide written guidance for implementation between weekly visits. Secure appropriate consent and work within professional competence.

Outcomes: record progress from the baseline, pupil and family views, and transfer of skills into lessons and daily routines. Review at agreed intervals with the SENCO and SLT, adapting, ending or escalating provision when the evidence indicates this is needed.

An approved educational psychology qualification or recognised equivalent and current HCPC registration as an educational psychologist.

Ability to contribute to classroom support, safe social time supervision, lesson observation feedback and staff training within the role’s competence. Experience supporting children or young people with SEND; clear safeguarding awareness; strong communication and collaborative working; ability to evaluate progress and provide practical guidance to staff and families.

Experience in a special school, alternative provision or multidisciplinary setting; familiarity with EHCP outcomes, autism and complex learning or communication profiles.

Work with very small classes, help shape a developing school and collaborate closely with education, family and care colleagues. We offer school induction, safeguarding training and opportunities for reflective practice. Please read the accompanying About Treetops House document.

Please complete the application form in full and provide a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements. CVs are not accepted as a substitute. Include your full employment and education history and explain any gaps. Please send your completed application form and supporting statement to hr@inclusivecare.support.

Treetops House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks appropriate to the role, including identity, right to work, qualifications, professional registration, references, enhanced DBS and children’s barred list checks where applicable, relevant prohibition and overseas checks. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search of publicly available information. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Treetops House has now been approved. The school is preparing to open. The expected start for these posts is January or February 2027, depending on opening arrangements. Appointment remains subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks.