Trainee Educational Psychologist

Overview

Job Title: Trainee Educational Psychologist

Salary: Soulbury Trainee EP scale SP2 £ 30,619

Hours: 37 hours (full-time)

Contract: Temporary until 31/8/28

Location: Technorth

Leeds Educational Psychology Team (EPT) is a large, dynamic and creative team serving the children, families and communities in a vibrant, diverse city. We are made up of Psychologists with a range of experience and interests and we are looking to recruit Trainees who will be entering their 2nd year of the doctoral course in September 2026, who have a strong commitment to living and working in or around the Leeds area and are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people who live here.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• A Reflective practitioner
• Committed to a child-centred approach reflecting the Child Friendly Leeds values
• Creative and flexible in considering the application of psychology
• Have strong consultation and communication skills
• Able to build strong relationships with link schools, families, and other partners.

In line with the AEP position, you will be in a secure employment situation with Leeds LA and have associated employment rights including pensions, sick leave and mileage.

In Leeds we have:

• Skilled colleagues offering a strong support network, with both individual and peer supervision opportunities available to all.
• A record of successful partnership work with universities to deliver positive experiences for trainees.
• Established TEP and NQEP support programmes to help you transition from being a trainee to a fully qualified EP.
• EHCA allocation capped, with the flexibility to balance this with other aspects of work throughout the year. A commitment to working earlier, and delivering a balance of work to schools, settings, and projects.
• Opportunities to develop autonomy in planning work and establishing relationships with link schools and clusters.
• A flexible, hybrid working model which encourages connection and team relationships alongside home working and virtual contact where appropriate.
• Regular team meetings and whole team CPD days.

As a trainee EP with Leeds, you will be able to:

• Develop a range of skills and experiences to demonstrate you meet the relevant competencies leading to successful completion of the doctoral course.
• Attend University as specified in the BPS guidance.
• Fulfil the placement requirements of the BPS in relation to the training of Educational Psychologists.
• Carry out a research project that contributes to the district’s priorities and fulfils the requirements of the doctoral training course.
• Be a valued member of the EP team.

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

Please complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice on completing your application.

All applicants must already be in Y1 on a recognised EP professional doctorate training course and be eligible for HCPC registration on completion.

If you would like to discuss the positions, please contact Lucy Taylor, Acting Principal Educational psychologist or one of the senior EPs on .

Interview Date: TBC

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not…