Educational Psychologist

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Oxfordshire is looking for qualified Educational Psychologists to work with children and educational professionals. The role involves managing school support, developing relationships with professionals, and providing guidance on special educational needs. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. This position offers benefits including flexible working, comprehensive development opportunities, and a relocation allowance.

Benefits

Flexible agile working

Comprehensive induction process

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified or in training as an Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration.
• Committed to safeguarding children and promoting welfare.
• Experience in supporting educational professionals and parents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families, schools, and professionals for effective educational outcomes.
• Manage time allocated for school support and coaching.
• Provide professional development and reflective practices.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Empathy

Creative problem-solving

Education

Professional qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of a team of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff. We apply our psychological skills and knowledge to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

Main duties of the job

We work collaboratively with young people, their parents/carers, educational staff and other professionals. Key duties include managing traded time within allocated schools, developing relationships with SENCOs and school professionals, supporting the LA with EHCNAs, and delivering training and support across a range of areas (EBSA response, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training, SENCo supervision, the Relational Schools Project, a maths course, Postvention training and Critical Incident Support).

About us

We are expanding to meet demand for high‑quality services delivered with schools and partners, with three area teams based in Banbury, Didcot and Oxford. The service benefits from close links with doctoral training courses and welcomes contributors from trainee programmes.

Job responsibilities

Work collaboratively with young people, their parents/carers, educational staff and other professionals. Manage traded time, develop relationships with SENCOs, support the LA with EHCNAs, and supervise and train across various projects. Provide reflective practice, professional development and strong peer support. Contribute to service development and team objectives.

About you

• a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist (or will be) with registration to the HCPC; trainees welcomed with September 2025 or September 2026 start dates
• committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• seeks opportunities for personal development
• works within a consultative/joint problem‑solving framework
• actively challenges discrimination, and promotes equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity
• enthusiastic, creative and determined to make a positive impact on children’s lives through the application of psychology
• empathic with excellent written communication skills and competent use of information technology
• good diary management and well‑developed organisational skills
• a supportive team member who contributes to service development

Rewards and Benefits

• Further earning opportunities for EPs with more than one year experience through additional EHCNA (s) at a competitive rate
• Recognition of three‑year training doctorates as local government continuous service
• Opportunities to apply psychology creatively across contexts
• Stimulating continuing professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive induction process for newly qualified EPs
• Excellent peer support
• Flexible agile working; each EP receives a wireless‑enabled laptop, phone and on‑demand IT support
• Dedicated administrative support
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000
• Annual leave starting at 28 days (full‑time) rising to 33 days to recognise local government continuous service (plus bank holidays)
• Opportunities to pick up sessional work for additional pay after first year post‑qualification
• Membership of the local government contributory pension scheme (employer contribution up to 19.9%)
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Range of family‑friendly policies
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric car scheme, staff discounts for travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

Person Specification

Practise and develop skills in accordance with the EA’s support for young people and related services.

General Requirements

• Refer to the job description and responsibilities above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are a proud diverse workforce and welcome everyone regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or maternity/family leave. We provide peer support, education and safe spaces through staff network groups.

Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants and for care leavers (with further education) meeting the essential criteria. We also guarantee interviews for Army transitioners within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment in recruitment and selection practices.

Our commitment to Flexible Working

We discuss flexible working options (flexi‑time, part‑time, job sharing, nine‑day fortnights, annualised hours) depending on the role and service requirements.

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Contact

For an informal discussion, contact Anne‑Marie Baverstock, Senior Educational Psychologist (South), at [e-mail].

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