Assistant Educational Psychologist

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government education authority in South Tyneside seeks an Assistant Educational Psychologist. This 2-year fixed-term position focuses on a school well-being hub pilot project, engaging in training, research, and support for children. A good honours degree in Psychology is required. The role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities to work with a range of specialists.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Modern workplace with free parking

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities for supervision and peer support

Strong links with Newcastle University

Qualifications

• Keen interest in educational psychology and work with children.
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork.
• Ability to manage various psychological tools and methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work as part of the school well-being hub pilot project.
• Engage in training, therapeutic work, systemic work and research.
• Support children and young people in managing adversity.

Skills

Good honours degree in Psychology

Interest in formal training to become an educational psychologist

Experience with children and young people

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Assistant Educational Psychologist

(Access and Inclusion, Education Psychology Service, South Tyneside)

£36,109 to £37,444 pa Soulbury Scale AEP, Point 2-3

Fixed Term post for 2 years

South Tyneside Educational Psychology Service is a friendly, highly supportive and nurturing team of educational psychologists, specialist teachers and emotional resilience officers. The Service is very well regarded by its users, as is evident from the consistently excellent feedback it receives. It maintains highly positive working relationships with schools, other professionals and the Local Authority.

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Educational Psychologist to join the team. This post is suitable for a keen, enthusiastic and conscientious individual who is looking to develop a career as an educational psychologist. It may also be suitable for someone already working within an education setting or with some experience of working with children and young people.

This post has been created as part of the development of a school well-being hub pilot project. The successful candidate will deliver a range of work as part of this project as well as working within our team of educational psychologists. This will provide the opportunity to engage in a broad variety of activities, including training, therapeutic work, systemic work and research, using a range of different psychological tools and methods. As well as working with our team of educational psychologists you will also have the opportunity to work into the emotional resilience team, where you will be able to become involved in a range of different work to support children and young people with their ability to manage adversity.

You must have a good honours degree in Psychology and a keen interest in undertaking formal training to become an educational psychologist. This post has been funded externally for the duration of the school well-being hub pilot, and is therefore fixed term for 2 years.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and therefore a strong commitment to work-life balance (South Tyneside Council flexible working system).
• Central location in a modern, environmentally friendly building with free car parking. Staff have their own individual workstations and ICT facilities.
• A team that is highly rated by schools and has a very successful trade offer.
• A wide variety of work and opportunities to develop areas of specialism.
• A detailed and comprehensive induction programme.
• Opportunities for regular supervision and peer support, tailored to your needs.
• Effective and well-established multi-agency working.
• Strong links with the professional training programme at Newcastle University.
• Excellent administrative support.

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Laura Gray, Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist on [phone].

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here – www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, 18 November 2025