Educational Psychologist

Hampshire County Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England is seeking an Educational Psychologist to provide psychological services across schools and communities. The role requires a commitment to inclusive education and strong communication skills. Candidates should be registered with HCPC or in their final year of training. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and travel across Hampshire.

Benefits

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an Educational Psychologist or in final year of training.
• Knowledge of current legislation and principles of equality.
• Proven ability to deliver effective psychological services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological services across various educational settings.
• Provide consultations to parents and educational staff.
• Support and train staff in schools.

Skills

Strong commitment to inclusive education

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Proficiency in Office 365

Education

Registration with HCPC

Educational Psychologist training

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Educational Psychologist

Job Reference: HCC622378

Salary Range: £45,586 to £59,807 per annum (Soulbury EP Scale A 2-7, plus up to two previously awarded SPA points)

Work Location: Basingstoke, Farnborough, Havant or Winchester

Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 10 November 2025

Interview Date: 25 or 26 November 2025

The Role:

Join our forward thinking, highly valued, and friendly Hampshire Educational Psychology Service (HEP) as an Educational Psychologist, and make a positive and meaningful difference to children, young people, families and education providers.

Our service continues to experience growing demand for both traded and local authority work, and we are expanding our team of Educational Psychologists to meet this need.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver a wide range of psychological services across schools, colleges, early years settings, and communities, using a variety of dynamic assessment approaches, consultation, and person-centred planning.
• Provide psychological advice (including statutory advice) and support to children and young people aged 0–25 under the SEN Code of Practice.
• Act as a consultant to parents, carers, teachers, and other professionals on psychological matters.
• Deliver training and group supervision to support the professional development of staff in schools and across the county.
• Contribute to multi-agency support for children and young people.
• Support project development, policy implementation, and joint initiatives with partner agencies.

What we’re looking for:

• You’ll either be an experienced Educational Psychologist registered with HCPC or in your second or final year of training.
• A strong commitment to developing inclusive and effective educational outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of applied psychology, current legislation and guidance relevant to children and young people, along with equality and diversity principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively within a dynamic service environment.
• Proficiency in using IT tools including Office 365 (Word, Teams, Excel).
• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Educational Psychologist role, team and our values. The section “About you” explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Be part of a nationally recognised service known for innovation, impact, and inclusive practice.
• Enjoy a variety of work across traded and statutory services along with the opportunities to work creatively in schools and colleges.
• Join a large, experienced team with a strong ethos of support, collaboration, and shared learning.
• Benefit from high-quality CPD, regular individual and peer supervision, and a comprehensive induction.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Our impact is recognised by those we work with. Recent feedback received from one of our settings noted: [EP] work consistently reflects a high level of professionalism, deep expertise, and a steadfast commitment to supporting children, staff, and families. [EP] brings not only exceptional professional knowledge but also a remarkable ability to translate that into compassionate and effective support. Thanks to [EP]’s compassionate presence and deep understanding, we have seen children thrive, parents feel supported and staff feel more confident in meeting complex needs.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

• For an informal chat about the role, please contact any of the following Area Senior Educational Psychologists:
• Dan Taylor (North area - based in Basingstoke) via [e-mail] or 01252 814835
• Dr Jamie Coe (South area - based in Havant) via [e-mail] or 02392 441496
• Dr Anna Nolan (West area - based in Winchester) via [e-mail] or 01962 876239
• Dr Caroline Robertson (East area - based in Farnborough) via [e-mail] or 01252 814729

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.