Assistant Educational Psychologist in Hereford

Herefordshire Educational Psychology Service (HEPS) has an exciting opportunity for aspiring Educational Psychologists. As an AEP you will be supporting the Service in applying psychology to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEN and additional educational needs.

What will you be doing?

• Contribute positively and in a complementary way to service delivery, working under the supervision of an EP.
• Support the provision of statutory and early-intervention educational psychology services to a local area/in schools across Herefordshire.
• Develop and apply knowledge and skills in assessment, monitoring and tracking progress of children and young people with SEN.
• Provide advice and interventions in schools and other settings as directed by the supervising EP.
• Contribute to service development and training for schools.

About You

We are looking for AEPs who are highly motivated, passionate, dynamic and flexible. You will need:

• A good honours degree in psychology along with current knowledge of psychological theory and practice including up to date understanding of child development and experience of how psychology can be applied within educational or community settings.
• Recent and relevant work experience in the field of child development/education/related to special educational needs.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills along with knowledge of the context in which psychological services, schools and settings work.
• Confidence in working remotely and autonomously.

This is a fixed term contract with the expectation that the successful applicant will apply to gain a place on the Educational Psychology Doctorate.

We Offer

• A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme.
• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS).
• Generous Annual Leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
• Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.

Herefordshire Educational Psychology Service is small but established and respected service. We provide high quality, evidenced based assessments and support to schools. Although the focus has been on EHC work, recruitment will allow school based early intervention support for our pupils with SEN to expand. We offer flexible working arrangements, structured induction, CPD opportunities, regular supervision and the support of an excellent IT system, which includes working from home. We are a busy, friendly team of highly supportive colleagues, who will make you feel welcome and involve you immediately in a range of work with schools.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The role will require the applicant being able to travel independently to carry out this work.

Why Choose Us?

We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county on the Welsh border, one of England’s most rural and unspoilt areas, with vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community. Our priority is clear: to keep children safe and give them the best start in life. We do this through passionate, dedicated professionals who build strong relationships with children, families, and partners to make a lasting difference.

It’s an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our people and our relational practice approach, working alongside our improvement partner, Leeds City Council. You’ll be supported by experienced managers, continuous professional development, and a genuine team ethos that values collaboration and care. If you’re committed to helping children and young people thrive, come and join the journey in Herefordshire - where your work truly matters.

Reasonable Adjustments

Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email.

If you’re shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments, our Children & Young People Recruitment Team will be happy to support you.

Creating an inclusive workplace

We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council.

We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.

How to apply

To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, the C&YP Recruitment Team will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment.

Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!