Educational Psychologist

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: Soulbury Band A SCP 3 - 8, £47,688 - £57,954 (plus the potential to apply for 3 SPA points)
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 15/03/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: EE/26/331884

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people — especially in communities where your impact matters most?

Do you want to work somewhere where Educational Psychologists are genuinely valued, listened to, and invested in?

If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

We know the national recruitment picture is challenging, so we’ve taken real steps to create a service where EPs can thrive. We are building a team that is innovative, empowered, and supported — and we’re looking for committed Educational Psychologists who want to help shape the future with us.

Our Educational Psychologists have a balance of project work, training and statutory work, working collaboratively with parent and carers, educational setting staff and other partners, to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. The service also leads and contributes to wider SEND initiatives, such as ELSA and EBSA training in addition to providing critical incident support. We also work directly with Sefton’s Virtual School.

Together, we’re committed to improving the lives of children and young people in Sefton by ensuring every child has the best possible education. With this goal in mind, we have made a significant investment to the Special Educational Needs (SEND) service in Sefton. In support of our growth, we are recruiting to a number of positions within our Educational Psychology Service, which includes the appointment of main grade Educational Psychologists.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND, and possess the skills and experience required, we invite you to apply for this post.

Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the ongoing improvement of SEND outcomes in Sefton during this exciting time of growth and transformation.

Sefton is a diverse and exciting place to live and work. Itis well-connected with public transportation, such as buses and trains, making it easy to get around, particularly into Liverpool. Sefton is situated on the coast, with a stunning coastline stretching 22 miles, and is home to several beaches, including Formby Beach and Crosby Beach – known for the Anthony Gormley sculpture 'Another Place.

Sefton has many green spaces and nature reserves, including Ainsdale Sand Dunes, Lunt Meadows, and Formby Red Squirrel Reserve.

It is home to nearly 280,000 people, to thousands of businesses and world-famous events. Whether you're a family with children or a young professional, Sefton has something to offer, making it an ideal place to live and work.

• Support from a warm, dynamic, and committed team of psychologists
• Regular clinical and peer group supervision
• Use of Q interactive along with a wide range of other assessment tools, resources and materials
• Opportunities to work directly with Sefton’s Virtual School
• Opportunities to undertake project work and training with other members of the team, including EBSA and NVR, and training with parents/carers
• Full flexibility of working from home, office, or elsewhere, and having supervision and meetings in person or virtual

• Up to 33 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays
• The opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave
• An Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• A free and confidential employee counselling service and CBT sessions
• A pension scheme with employers contribution
• Free parking at office bases

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