At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families through innovative psychological assessments and interventions.
- Company: Join a dynamic Educational Psychology team in the historic city of York.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong links to leading universities and training providers.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in psychology.
- Qualifications: Honours degree in Psychology and experience with children and families required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are delighted to be offering this exciting opportunity to join our talented, experienced and supportive Educational Psychology team in the beautiful and historic city of York. Our team of qualified and trainee Educational Psychologists (EPs) has increased in size over the last 12 months. In response to the SEND reforms and Experts at Hand model we are looking to expand further. These four new Assistant Educational Psychologist posts are an opportunity to join a forward thinking and progressive team at an exciting time and contribute to York being a place where children and families belong and thrive. Our Educational Psychology Service is highly regarded by schools, settings and families and we are developing strong relationships with other professionals working within York. We have links with a range of doctoral training providers, including the Universities of Sheffield, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham.
About the Role
As an Assistant Educational Psychologist in York, you would be working in a neighbourhood within a needs‑led service model that supports a graduated approach, with a focus on early intervention and providing high quality assessments across the 0‑25 age range.
Key Attributes We’re Looking For
- Team player
- Excellent communicator with effective time management skills
- Passionate about the application of psychology to promote person‑centred and inclusive approaches and achieve better outcomes for children and young people
- Able to earn the trust and respect of children and young people, parents/carers and colleagues
- Confident in contributing to the delivery of training and consultation to a wide range of audiences
- Creative, flexible and solution‑oriented
- Advocate of children’s rights
- Enthusiastic about supporting our priority areas, including project work related to developing neuro‑affirming and anti‑oppressive practice, supporting barriers to education/attendance and Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs)
What We Offer
- Excellent professional relationships in a lively, proactive and supportive team and opportunities for shadowing and joint work
- Experience to support your application for doctoral training in Educational Psychology
- Access to a full induction package and regular supervision (individual and as a group of Assistant, Trainee and newly qualified EPs)
- Opportunities for CPD and to be involved in service development
- Hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive IT support including laptop and smartphone
- Generous annual leave (34 days)
Requirements
- Hold an Honours degree in Psychology
- Have gained at least one year of recent and relevant experience working with children, young people and families
- Full and valid driving licence; use of a car desirable
- Demonstrate competency to converse and provide advice and guidance in spoken English to CEFR level C2 (Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016)
- Pass a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is public‑facing. Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at City of York Council is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team. This post is suitable as a job sharing position.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Andi Stother, Senior Educational Psychologist (Tel: 07534435495, Email: andi.stother@york.gov.uk) or Geraldine Jackson, Principal Educational Psychologist (Tel: 07909 685093, Email: geraldine.jackson@york.gov.uk).
Closing date: Sunday 12 July 2026 at 12 midnight. Interviews will be face to face.
