Educational Psychologist

Hillingdon Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Hillingdon Sports & Leisure

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is seeking a committed Educational Psychologist to join our service, supporting children and young people aged 0-25, families and schools. You will deliver high-quality psychological services, including assessment, consultation, and evidence-based interventions, and provide statutory advice for EHC needs assessments.

You will work collaboratively with schools, health and social care partners to champion inclusive practice and contribute to system-wide improvement.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist with eligibility to practice.
• Experience in assessment, consultation, and evidence-informed intervention.
• Ability to deliver statutory work to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychological services, including assessment, consultation, and evidence-based interventions.
• Provide statutory psychological advice for EHC needs assessments.
• Work collaboratively with schools, settings, and multi-agency partners to champion inclusive practice.
• Contribute to system-wide improvement across education, health and care.

Skills

HCPC-registered

Consultation

Assessment

Evidence-informed

Statutory work

Collaborative

Training delivery

Reflective

Child-centred

Education

Educational psychology degree

HCPC registration

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Educational Psychologist to join our service and help improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25, families and schools / settings.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality psychological services, including assessment, consultation, and evidence-based interventions.
• Provide statutory psychological advice for Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments.
• Work collaboratively with schools, settings, and multi-agency partners to champion inclusive practice.
• Contribute to system-wide improvement, supporting strategic developments across education, health, and care.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference, influence best practice, and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

What We're Looking For

• HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist
• Skilled in consultation, assessment, and evidence-informed intervention
• Able to deliver statutory work to high standards and timescales
• Confident working collaboratively across schools, health, social care, and community partners
• Experienced or keen to deliver traded work and training
• Reflective, child-centred, and committed to improving outcomes

Our Values

• Child-centred: We put children, young people, and families at the heart of everything we do.
• Inclusive: We champion strengths-based, culturally responsive practice.
• Collaborative: We work in partnership with schools, services, families, and communities.
• Evidence-Informed: We use psychology to drive positive change at individual, school, and system level.
• Impact-Focused: We aim for meaningful outcomes and continual improvement.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work - Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Perkbox Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership - The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees' freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• Professional Registration Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note:

Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.