Assistant Educational Psychologists

About the role

Do you make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? To support the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) in delivering a psychologically informed service through consultation, observation and assessment, intervention, training, research, and development activities. To contribute to improving outcomes for children by working directly with individuals and groups, as well as collaborating with parents and carers, schools, early years settings, the local authority, and partner agencies. To develop experience, skills, knowledge, and understanding of the role and professional practice of educational psychologists, in preparation for formal postgraduate training in educational psychology. All duties will be undertaken under the supervision of a suitably qualified Educational Psychologist.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will contribute to early intervention work across schools, early years settings, and other provisions, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote social and emotional wellbeing. You will undertake consultations, observations, and evidence-informed assessments and interventions, particularly in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working under the supervision of qualified Educational Psychologists, you may support the delivery of psychological advice for Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, deliver targeted and longer-term interventions (including group and therapeutic work), and assist with training for staff and parents/carers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience of educational psychology practice, develop your professional skills, and contribute to improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

About you

• You will require a 1st or 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring the Graduate Basis for Membership.
• Sound knowledge of applied psychology as relevant to working with children and young people, appropriate to their level of development, within the context of school systems and the legislative framework for SEND.
• Practical experience of working in education settings with children and young people (at least one year of paid or voluntary work), e.g., as a teacher, teaching assistant or equivalent role for local authority support services, such as social work, sport and/or youth services.
• Experience of planning, leading, and delivering targeted individual and group interventions for children and young people.

Our benefits

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About us

Our values: Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive, Trustworthy. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold Gold status for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

For more information, see the attached job description: Assistant Educational Psychologists JDPS - April 2026.docx