Educational Psychologists

Darlington Educational Psychology Service is a highly regarded, creative and forward‑thinking team of Educational Psychologists. We are excited to invite you to join us at this exciting time for the profession, as we further strengthen our capacity to develop an innovative and effective Experts at Hand offer.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver and support our thriving traded service, working with schools to consult, supervise, develop professional development workshops, assess and intervene.
• Write high‑quality statutory advice for the Local Authority and support schools and parents/carers to implement provision for best outcomes.
• Participate in EPS projects and wider strategic initiatives, promoting inclusion through relational practices and evidence‑based approaches.
• Access professional supervision and team support, and maintain proximity to the team throughout the role.

Qualifications:

• Registered Educational Psychologist or expected post‑qualification registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience ranging from experienced professionals, early‑career staff, to final‑year trainees in September 2026.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational skills, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for new challenges.
• Ability to work autonomously under high expectations and with a high level of professional autonomy.

Benefits:

• 32 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional leave (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• Flexi‑time scheme.
• Flexible working.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes.
• Staff equality forums.
• Green car leasing scheme.
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development.
• Physiotherapy service.
• Confidential counselling service.
• Great wellbeing offer.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life discounts.
• Local and national retailer discounts.
• Vivup employee benefit app and lifestyle savings.
• Arriva Employee Travel Club.

Provisional interview dates for this post will be week commencing 20th July 2026. We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.