Educational Psychologist

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational trust in Bridgwater is seeking a part time Educational Psychologist to support vulnerable children aged 3-18. This role involves managing student cases and contributing to inclusive educational practices. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered and have experience in educational psychology. Flexibility in work hours is available, along with a supportive work environment offering various benefits including employer pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of at least 23%

Generous annual leave entitlement

On-site gyms

Free parking

Access to retail discounts platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Educational Psychologist registered with the HCPC.
• Experience in educational settings and working with children aged 3-18.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining links with external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to whole school provision for students with learning difficulties.
• Manage and oversee student cases, collaborating with families and schools.
• Engage in professional development to ensure relevant practice.

Skills

Qualified Educational Psychologist

Experience working with vulnerable children

Ability to work collaboratively with staff

Knowledge of social, emotional and mental health needs

Education

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

Overview

Part time Trust Educational Psychologist

This is a part time term time position working 22.2 hours per week (3 days), 39 weeks per year

Permanent

Actual, pro-rated starting salary: £22,680.62 per annum

BTCT is an inclusive, forward thinking Trust which continually seeks to improve outcomes for all children, young people and their families. This exciting role will further increase accessibility to the Trust’s Educational Psychologist Offer, enabling staff, parents and students access to advice and clinical provision to improve our inclusive practice and understanding of needs of our students.

We are therefore seeking to appoint an additional qualified Educational Psychologist to work directly with staff and students between the ages of 3-18 across all of our academies. This role sits within our wider Inclusion Trust Team; an experienced, multi-professional team with a wide range of expertise in working with vulnerable children and families and partner agencies. The successful candidate will have an exciting and unique opportunity to work alongside our existing Trust E.P. to further develop our inclusive practice across the Trust.

The successful candidate will:

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of whole school provision for students with learning and social, emotional and mental health needs
• Manage and oversee agreed student cases, working directly with students, families and schools.
• Continue their own professional development to ensure practice is current and relevant to needs of students and staff across the Trust – this includes maintaining links with external Educational Psychologists.
• Be a qualified Educational Psychologist registered with the HCPC
• Receive termly Supervision with an external Senior E.P. with ongoing CPD opportunities

If you are passionate about making a difference for vulnerable children and young people, and feel inspired to become part of a supportive, inclusive team, we welcome your application.

Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 30th September 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.