Educational Psychologist

Educators Wales; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team of Educational Psychologists dedicated to enhancing educational standards and inclusion in schools. This permanent, full-time role offers a supportive environment where you can contribute to early interventions and high achievement for all students. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, this opportunity provides a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people. The role includes a comprehensive induction, ongoing professional development, and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal position for passionate professionals looking to thrive in a supportive community.

Benefits

Quality administrative and IT support

Convenient car parking facilities

Family friendly flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in educational psychology and supporting high achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the local authority in achieving early intervention and inclusion.
• Support schools in raising educational standards and expectations.

Skills

Educational Psychology

High Expectations and Achievement

Intervention Strategies

Education

Registered Educational Psychologist

Trainee Educational Psychologist

Job description

Salary: £49,789.00 - £53,995.00 (+ up to 3 SPAs) per annum (Previously awarded SPA points will be honoured)

Permanent Full time 37.00 hours per week.

This full time permanent post is available from 1st September 2025. 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 prior to September 2022.

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 Service is continually rated highly in the annual survey of schools and parents using the National Association of Principal Educational Psychologists (Wales) survey. There are high expectations regarding our service delivery by the senior management team in Education, Leisure and Lifelong Services.

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

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

You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

This post is subject to an Enhanced Child and Adult DBS Disclosure.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Helen Osborne, Principal Educational Psychologist, at [e-mail]. Alternatively, you may email [e-mail].

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

You may apply online, download an application pack or contact the HR Recruitment Team by e-mail at [e-mail] or by telephone [phone] quoting the post title and reference number.