Assistant Educational Psychologist

London Borough of Havering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent induction package

Regular supervision

Protected CPD time

High-quality IT equipment

Job summary

The London Borough of Havering invites applications for an Assistant Educational Psychologist (Soulbury SCP 2-5). Based with the Havering Educational Psychology Service, you will contribute to improving outcomes for children and families across schools and settings.

You will work within an Experts at Hand model, embedding guidance, evaluating interventions, and helping scale initiatives across Havering's schools.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology held by candidate.
• Experience working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Experience leading or taking responsibility for planning, delivery and evaluation of projects or research.
• Interest in supporting pupils with literacy difficulties and emotional-based attendance difficulties.
• Recent school-based experience, ideally in primary and secondary settings.

Responsibilities

• Embed guidance and training on emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).
• Assist in evaluating the impact of interventions and projects.
• Support scaling of initiatives across schools to ensure consistency and sustainability.

Skills

Experience with children and young peo

Project management / research

Training delivery to schools

Literacy difficulties support

Emotional-based attendance awareness

Education

Degree in psychology

Job description

Assistant Educational Psychologist (Soulbury SCP 2-5) £38607 - £43115pa (plus London Outer Allowance £2600pa)

This is an exciting time to be joining Havering Educational Psychology Service (EPS), a thriving, fully-staffed EP team who are expanding (again!).

We are seeking applications from individuals who want to apply psychology to promote positive outcomes for children, young people and families in Havering, working with Havering’s schools and other educational settings. While being a part of all aspects of what the EP team do, the successful applicant will operate within an Experts at Hand model, supporting schools and settings to build their own capacity to meet the needs of children and young people.

This will include:

• Embedding guidance and associated training for schools and settings on emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
• Assist in evaluating the impact of interventions and projects.
• Support the scaling of initiatives across schools, ensuring consistency and sustainability.

We are keen to hear from applicants with experience of project management / research, delivering training to schools, and experience of promoting inclusive practice in schools. The candidate would be expected to be able to demonstrate the excellent communication, organisation, and independent working skills, needed to support the management and delivery of these projects.

The role will involve regular time working in Havering schools and settings and so is not suitable for candidates seeking a role with a high level of distance / home working.

We offer:

• An excellent induction package
• Dedicated business support (e.g., you simply save your reports in your out tray)
• Regular supervision (individual professional supervision; group practice supervision)
• Protected CPD time
• The chance to be part of a supportive, vibrant, talented team of close to twenty Senior, Maingrade, Trainee and Assistant EPs
• Excellent links with training providers, with Academic & Professionals Tutors at two universities among the staff team, as well as Fieldwork Tutors hosting Year 1 TEPs
• An excellent balance between home/flexible working arrangements and time together as a team to create, collaborate and develop a sense of belonging
• Easily accessible workspaces
• Excellent transport links to inner and outer London including via the Elizabeth Line, as well as to Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas
• High quality IT equipment and responsive IT support

We would like to invite applicants who:

• Have a degree in psychology and are interested in a career in educational psychology.
• Have experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Have experience of leading or taking a high level of responsibility in the planning, delivery and evaluation of projects or research focused on outcomes for children or young people.
• Are interested in supporting pupils with literacy difficulties and those with emotional-based attendance difficulties.
• Have recent experience working in schools, ideally in the primary and secondary sector.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 06/11/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Find out why you should work for Havering Council.

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.