Educational Psychologist

Hampshire County Council; South Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government educational service is seeking an Educational Psychologist to deliver psychological services to children and young people in various educational settings. The successful candidate will provide advice, support, and training, contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to inclusive practices. Proficiency in Office 365 and a commitment to improving educational outcomes are essential. The role offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

High-quality CPD and supervision

Qualifications

• Registered Educational Psychologist with HCPC or in training.
• Commitment to developing inclusive educational outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of current legislation related to children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological services using dynamic assessment.
• Provide advice under the SEN Code of Practice.
• Consult on psychological matters with various professionals.
• Deliver training for school staff.
• Contribute to multi-agency support.

Skills

Experience as Educational Psychologist or in training

Strong commitment to inclusive education

Knowledge of applied psychology

Communication and presentation skills

Ability to work flexibly

Proficiency in Office 365

Ability to fulfil travel requirements

Tools

Office 365

Job description

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.

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.

Why join us

• 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.

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've seen children thrive, parents feel supported and staff feel more confident in meeting complex needs.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

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.