Educational Psychologist in Gateshead

Two Full Time Roles but part time applications will be considered.

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match. We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Apply psychology where it matters most improving outcomes for children and young people. We are a supportive, welcoming and forward‑thinking Educational Psychology Service based in Gateshead, working within Children’s Social Care and Lifelong Learning. As a team, we are committed to applying solution‑focused approaches and evidence‑based psychology to promote inclusion and improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We have a strong traded offer with schools and a developing “Experts at Hand” model, giving opportunities to work both at an individual and strategic level. The service benefits from a central base alongside flexible hybrid working, high‑quality administrative support, and a collaborative team culture where professional development, supervision and shared learning are actively encouraged.

We are dedicated to ensuring all children and young people in Gateshead have equal access to high‑quality educational psychological support.

What You Will Get To Do:

• Deliver a high‑quality Educational Psychology Service to children, young people, families and education settings, promoting learning, mental health and wellbeing.
• Work directly with schools through a successful traded Service Level Agreement, supporting inclusion and outcomes.
• Provide consultation, advice and problem‑solving support to staff, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Contribute to assessment of special educational needs, delivering high‑quality psychological advice, interventions and outcomes‑based support.
• Deliver evidence‑based, psychologically informed interventions to individuals and groups across the 0–25 age range.
• Work as part of a multi‑agency approach to support inclusion in line with legislation and local policy.
• Contribute to strategic service developments and projects, including the “Experts at Hand” model.
• Plan and deliver research initiatives and training.
• Participate in supervision arrangements within the service, both internal supervision and external e.g. MeLSA and ELSA.
• Monitor and evaluate service delivery, maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusive practice in all areas of work.
• Collaborate as an active member of a supportive team, contributing to service improvement and development.

What You Will Bring:

• An Honours Degree in Psychology which provides eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Postgraduate training in Educational Psychology which is recognised by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• A current driving licence and access to a car or means of mobility support.
• Strong knowledge base: Up‑to‑date understanding of SEND legislation, safeguarding, child development, consultation approaches, and assessment frameworks.
• Applied practice expertise: Experience using evidence‑based psychology with children, young people and professionals across education and community settings.
• Assessment & intervention skills: Ability to use and interpret a range of psychological assessment tools and deliver effective interventions for individuals and groups.
• Collaboration & delivery: Proven experience of multi‑agency working, delivering training, and working both independently and as part of a team.
• Core professional skills: Excellent communication, report writing, ICT use, organisation and time management, with ability to meet deadlines.

If successful you will have to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure. We plan that interviews will take place week commencing 22nd June 2026.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience. Salary £49,215 - £59,809 + access to 3 SPA points.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We invest in your future.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax‑efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand‑new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions.
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more.

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

How To Apply:

You can apply online using the apply now button below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications. We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying. If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team.

Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high‑volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application. Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.