Educational Psychologist

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join the team in Port Talbot. Responsibilities include supporting schools and children, promoting inclusion, and working with diverse client groups. Eligible candidates must be minimum qualified as an Educational Psychologist and registered with the relevant council. The role offers a hybrid working environment along with attractive benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

22.4% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday, increasing to 32 after 5 years

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Car purchase salary sacrifice scheme

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Qualified as an Educational Psychologist and eligible for chartered status.
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council as an Educational Psychologist.
• Experience working with schools and families.

Responsibilities

• Help the LA fulfil statutory duties in relation to Additional Learning Needs.
• Provide direct support to schools and children through a generic caseload.
• Promote inclusion and school improvement.

Skills

Experience with school aged children

Collaboration with other agencies

Organising workshops

Liaising with diverse client groups

Service evaluation

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist

Chartered status eligibility with the British Psychological Society

Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council

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Port Talbot, United Kingdom

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01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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Educational Psychologist

Job description

We are currently looking for an Educational Psychologist to join our team. We welcome applications from qualified Educational Psychologists who are registered with the Health & Care Professions Council, as well as those from Trainee Educational Psychologists who are due to qualify in September 2026.

You are invited to join a friendly, lively and innovative team of School Aged and Early Years Educational Psychologists who are committed to assisting the LA in the achievement of early intervention, increased inclusion and raising educational standards. You will be a passionate supporter of high expectations and achievement for all.

The Educational Psychology Team works closely with colleagues across the inclusion service. The most recent Estyn inspection noted that "The authority has a well-established, passionate inclusion team who are highly knowledgeable and committed to improving provision and outcomes for pupils with ALN." There are therefore high expectations regarding our service delivery by the senior management team in Education, Leisure and Lifelong Services.

As an Educational Psychologist you will apply psychological knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour to promote the positive development of children, young people, families and organizations. The Educational Psychology Service promotes partnership with others and also assists the LA in carrying out its statutory responsibilities to these people. The Service also contributes to achieving the strategic priorities. The Service provides valuable contributions to the early intervention, (preventative), multi-agency, parental support, school improvement and learning community roles.

In your daily routine you will contribute to the LA in a strategic role by supporting the Principal Educational Psychologist in ensuring that the Service contributes to the Corporate Aims and values of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. Duties include:

To help the LA fulfil its statutory duties in relation to the Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales (2021) and ALNET Act (2018).

To provide direct support to a number of schools/children/young people/families through a generic caseload, promoting early identification and intervention.

To promote inclusion, school improvement and develop school capacity.

To work collaboratively with other agencies and partners, both statutory and non-statutory, to ensure the best outcomes for all.

To support children and young people's learning and development by working, where appropriate, with groups of children addressing more generic and systemic issues.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Do you have:

• Qualified as an Educational Psychologist and be eligible for chartered status with the British Psychological Society.
• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council as an Educational Psychologist.

We would welcome those with experience in the following:

• working and liaising with other agencies and with a diversity of client groups.
• working with school aged children and young people.
• working with families in supporting their child's development and needs.
• contributing to service evaluation.
• organising workshops and providing training to others.

By joining Neath Port Talbot Educational Psychology Service you will access:

• An appropriate induction period with regular supervision
• Quality, dedicated administrative and IT support.
• Family friendly flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.