Educational Psychologist

Hackney Borough Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and supervision

Flexible working hours

Essential car user allowance

IT facilities (iPads provided)

Job summary

Hackney Education is seeking Educational Psychologists to support children and young people across the borough. The role requires professional practice, robust assessment skills, and a commitment to inclusion in a diverse community.

You will work with schools, families and partners in line with SEND reforms, providing guidance, early intervention, and strategic advice. We offer induction and supervision, flexible working hours, IT facilities, car user allowance, and a supportive team in central

Qualifications

• Qualified Educational Psychologist with clear understanding of psychology's relevance to children's development.
• Ability to work flexibly and professionally across contexts.
• Willingness to undertake enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational psychology assessments and guidance for children and young people.
• Collaborate with schools, families and multi‑agency teams to support inclusion.
• Contribute to SEND reforms and service development within Hackney Education.

Job description

Salary - Grade GBP £49,215 to £59,809 49215 - Soulbury A3-A8 Market supplement Inner London Weighting £3940 Contract Type Fixed Term / Secondment Contract Length 3 Years Contracted Hours Full Time - 36 hours per week DBS Required Yes Department Children & Education Service Educational Psychologists Closing date 18/10/2026

Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures.

Hackney Education’s key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person and learner: making Hackney the most forward looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve –and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system.

Job title:

Educational Psychologist

Salary:

Soulbury Scale A3-A8 (£50987 to £61963 for 26/27) plus Inner London Weighting (£3940 for 26/27); plus SPA points – previously awarded SPA points will be honoured.

Terms and Conditions:

3 Year Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

We are looking for Educational Psychologists with a clear understanding of psychology’s relevance to children’s development and who are able to operate with confidence, flexibility and professionalism in all contexts. We are looking to grow our team by a further 6 EPs on a Three Year, Fixed Term basis, as we move forward with the 2026 SEND reforms and develop our local Experts at Hand Offer. We would be happy to consider applications from TEPs in their third year, as well as experienced EPs. We are looking for EPs who can demonstrate a reflective approach to practice and good interpersonal skills in order to contribute to the service both as an individual and member of the team.

We offer a comprehensive induction and supervision programme including peer supervision, flexible working hours and an essential car user allowance. We provide excellent IT facilities, including iPads, and are based in a modern open plan building in the heart of Hackney.

More information on the Educational Psychology team can be found in this video here .

Interviews:

Currently scheduled for Wc 02 November 2026

Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regulated activity, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from a black and global majority background as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce.