Educational Psychologist

Job Summary

We work collaboratively with young people, their parent/carers, educational staff and other professionals working closely with children and young people. Key duties include managing traded time within a cluster of allocated schools, developing relationships with SENCOs and school professionals, and supporting the LA with EHCNAs. We are a team of reflective practitioners who value professional development and peer support to ensure that we consistently develop and maintain skills and knowledge.

As a member of the team, you will be well supported through an initial induction period, regular line management and supervision thereafter, with opportunities to develop areas of interest and collaborate with colleagues.

• Develop and maintain working relationships with school professionals, SENCOs and other stakeholders.
• Support the Local Authority (LA) with EHCNAs and other statutory educational requirements.
• Deliver educational psychological services to children and young people, including assessments, interventions, and advice.
• Engage in a consultative/joint problem‑solving framework.
• Provide training and support in areas such as EBSA response, Emotional Literacy, SENCo supervision, Relational Schools Project, Maths course, Postvention training and Critical Incident Support.
• Participate in the development of LA services and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, compliant records and reporting as required by policy and professional standards.

• Professionally qualified Educational Psychologist (or trainee) with registration to the HCPC. Application for September 2025 or September 2026 start dates is welcome.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational and diary management skills.
• Empathetic, creative and determined to make a positive impact in children’s lives through psychology.
• Proficient use of information technology.
• Good teamwork and service‑development contributions.
• Active commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equality, inclusion and diversity.
• Desire for personal and professional development.

• Competitive salary: £51,893–£61,664 per year.
• Additional earning opportunities for EPs with more than one year experience through EHCNA psychological advices.
• Recognition of three‑year training doctorate as local government continuous service.
• Flexible agile working and wireless‑enabled laptop and phone.
• Dedicated administrative support and relocation allowance up to £8,000.
• Annual leave starts at 28 days (full‑time) rising to 33 days with local government continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Opportunities to undertake sessional work for additional pay after qualification completion.
• Pension scheme with up to 19.9% employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support.
• Family‑friendly policies, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, electric car scheme, and a range of staff discounts.
• Extensive professional development and learning opportunities.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Jessamine Chiappella, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist –
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Anne‑Marie Baverstock, Senior Educational Psychologist (South) –
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Oxfordshire County Council
Oxford, OX4 1JP
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We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or maternity/family leave status. We maintain multiple staff network groups for peer support, education and safe spaces.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers, apprentices, and former Armed Forces personnel within three years of leaving the service who meet essential criteria.

Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and we ensure recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Flexible working is supported, including flexi‑time, part‑time, job sharing, nine‑day fortnights and annualised hours where appropriate.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are core values. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we actively challenge discrimination in all its forms.

If you encounter issues with the application system, please contact the council’s support team.