Educational Psychologist

Oxfordshire County Council; Banbury; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in education seeks an Educational Psychologist to apply psychological skills and improve outcomes for children. This role involves providing training, supporting school staff, and working in collaboration with families. Candidates should have the relevant qualifications and experience in delivering psychological assessments. The position is permanent and full-time, offering a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Must have the necessary qualifications to practice as an Educational Psychologist.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children and families.
• Experience in delivering training and support programs.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychological skills to improve outcomes for children.
• Provide training and supervision for school staff.
• Support Emotional Literacy and SENCo activities.

Skills

Psychological skills

Communication

Training skills

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist

Tools

Psychological assessment tools

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council

Educational Psychologist

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Apply for this job

Job summary

About Us Together, were inspiring young minds. Join us as we transform the lives of children and young families in Oxfordshire. Join us on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

Main duties of the job

Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of an expert team of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff. Together, we apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people.

About us

There are opportunities to provide training and support in a range of areas, including developing the LA response to EBSA, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training and supervision, SENCo supervision for school staff, Oxfordshire Relational Schools Project, a Maths course designed by the EPS, Postvention training and Critical Incident Support.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,893 to £61,664 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPD31922F9

Job locations

Didcot or Banbury

OX4 1JP

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Didcot or Banbury

OX4 1JP

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Shanice Rochelle Peart

[e-mail]

01865816000

Privacy notice

#s1-Gen

Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of an expert team of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff. Together, we apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people., There are opportunities to provide training and support in a range of areas, including developing the LA response to EBSA, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training and supervision, SENCo supervision for school staff, Oxfordshire Relational Schools Project, a Maths course designed by the EPS, Postvention training and Critical Incident Support.