At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote inclusion and drive positive change in educational settings.
- Company: Join a supportive team at South Gloucestershire Council making a real difference.
- Benefits: Generous leave, wellbeing support, and staff discounts on various services.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and hybrid role with travel opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on children's lives while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Honours Degree in Psychology and experience as an Educational Psychologist required.
The predicted salary is between 28392 - 32000 £ per year.
As an Educational Psychologist (EP), you will promote inclusion by applying psychology to drive lasting positive change. Building strong relationships with educational settings as a link EP, you will support the local authority in fulfilling its statutory duties while also developing your own areas of interest to contribute to service development. You will have the opportunity to apply psychology at a systems level, including supporting the delivery of key initiatives.
This is an exciting time to join the service, as we continue to develop and expand our Experts at Hand offer. We are a supportive team that brings together a diverse mix of skills, knowledge and experience. Our service is well regarded locally, offering varied and engaging work through strong trading relationships with schools and SEND clusters, while contributing to wider local authority strategic priorities.
What you will be doing:
- Working collaboratively with children, teachers, families and partner agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
- Using your knowledge of evidence-informed interventions to support schools in delivering a graduated approach through systemic work, casework and training.
- Completing psychological assessments as part of the Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and annual review process.
- Contributing to an area of professional interest to support the development of joined-up working with relevant professionals and agencies.
- Developing project work, contributing to both new and existing areas of the traded service.
- Supporting the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) and local authority to plan and deliver the Experts at Hand offer.
What we need from you:
- An Honours Degree in Psychology (or an equivalent qualification acceptable for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society).
- A recognised teaching qualification, at least two years qualified classroom teaching experience and a Masters qualification in Educational Psychology.
- Considerable experience working with children and/or young people and their families, a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and experience working as a main grade Educational Psychologist.
- A strong working knowledge of relevant legislation affecting schools and early years settings.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Experience working as a Main Grade Educational Psychologist, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality casework, work strategically and demonstrate innovative practice.
- Initiative to develop project work, contributing to both new and existing areas of the traded service.
What you need to know:
- We have multiple positions available, both part-time and full-time.
- Working hours can be discussed during the interview if you are shortlisted.
- We welcome applications from trainee EPs in their second or third year of study.
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for employment.
- This role is hybrid, with a mixture of working at our offices (Kingswood, Patchway and Yate), attending school visits and working from home.
- You must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle, or have an alternative means of travel.
- Salary is as advertised, but up to 3 SPAs can be applied for upon meeting the eligibility criteria.
- Interviews will be held week commencing 20th July 2026.
How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different:
- Generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and access to a range of staff discounts.
- A diverse team of skilled and dedicated people.
- Investing in staff careers and recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of training and development.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.
- Building and shaping communities which people are proud of.
- Investing in schools to ensure every child and young person achieves their full potential.
We're making a difference, be part of it!
Educational Psychologist - Kingswood employer: South Gloucestershire Council
At South Gloucestershire Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and individual contributions. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our extensive training and development opportunities, alongside generous benefits such as annual leave, wellbeing support, and staff discounts. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people while enjoying a flexible hybrid working environment across Kingswood, Patchway, and Yate.
Contact Details:
South Gloucestershire Council Recruitment Team
