Assistant Education Psychologist

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan “Our Future, Our Lambeth”.

Lambeth Educational Psychology Service (EPS) invites applications from highly motivated and reflective psychology graduates to join our hard-working, friendly and supportive team as we develop our Experts at Hand model, outlined in the government’s White Paper “Every Child Achieving and Thriving”.

We offer generous support for professional development and career progression. The AEP post is designed to assist in the delivery of the borough’s Experts at Hand model. We therefore welcome applicants who relish the opportunity to facilitate professional development for school staff and work alongside them to support the implementation of inclusive practice. The ultimate aim is to promote the best outcomes for the children and young people of Lambeth.

The AEP post is an ideal opportunity for those who are intending to or have aspirations to apply for an approved course of post-graduate training leading to a doctorate level qualification in the professional practice of educational psychology, or wish to contribute to psychological and systemic practice in Lambeth schools. In addition to working closely with EPs and receiving psychological supervision from a senior EP, AEPs will be working alongside our Area SENCOs, our Autism Advisory Service, SEMH Outreach, Early Years Team and Mental Health Support Team. Relational practice sits at the heart of all we do.

Successful Candidates Will Benefit From:

• A supportive senior leadership team committed to the wellbeing of staff, promoting an inclusive working environment, work-life balance and strong commitment to anti-racism.
• A whole-service CPD programme.
• Protected time for psychological supervision.
• Excellent transport links.

We Would Like to Invite Applicants Who:

• Enjoy the challenge of applying psychology creatively in a range of settings.
• Welcome opportunities to reflect on and develop their practice.
• Share our passion and commitment to improving the educational and wellbeing outcomes of the children and young people in Lambeth.
• Value working relationships with colleagues within the team, across Children’s Services and within settings.
• Are committed to person-centred approaches.
• Share our service commitment to anti-racist practice.

We welcome applications from Psychology graduates (with graduate basis for chartered membership of the BPS). Candidates must have experience working with children and young people. We welcome diversity and multilingual speakers who would strengthen our service offer to our local communities.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application.

Recruitment Timelines:

• Advert close date: 11:55pm on Sunday 21 June 2026
• Interview Date: W/C 6 July 2026

For an informal discussion, please contact Linsey O’Conner, on loconnell@lambeth.gov.uk. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.