Educational Psychologist

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bexleyheath is seeking an innovative Educational Psychologist to join their valued team. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered and passionate about making a difference for children, their families, and educational staff. This position promises a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary alongside excellent benefits. Applications are welcome from both experienced professionals and final year trainees eager to contribute to effective early intervention initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in early intervention and collaboration.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver early intervention programmes with children.
• Collaborate with educational settings and families.
• Provide professional assessment and support.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registered Educational Psychologist

Final year Trainee Educational Psychologist

Job description

In Bexley we are passionate about early intervention, innovation, and multi‑agency working. The Educational Psychology team works closely alongside specialist teaching services and other professionals and is led by a Principal Educational Psychologist and a strong Senior Educational Psychologist team, with a focus on early intervention and collaboration. Within this structure, there is commitment to Educational Psychologists retaining a strong professional identity and continuing to maintain a high level of professional skills, as well as working collaboratively with other services to achieve better outcomes for children. With the support of 5 years DfE funding we have an established team of Assistant Psychologists who are working with our EPs to deliver additional early intervention programmes to our early years and school settings.

The service is highly valued by schools and by colleagues in health and social care, which promotes high quality partnership working and joint project initiatives. There is a strong commitment to continually improving the quality of our assessment, training and systemic project‑based interventions. High priority is given to induction, supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development.

Candidate Profile

Due to an increase in demand for the service, we are seeking to appoint an innovative HCPC registered Educational Psychologist.

We also warmly welcome applications from Trainee Educational Psychologists going into their final year of training.

Applicants would also need to demonstrate their commitment to making a difference for our children and young people, their parents, carers and our educational setting staff.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It has award‑winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail].

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.