Educational Psychologist

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £8,000

LGPS pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Dedicated specialist development time

University links with Bristol/Exeter

Health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Somerset Educational Psychology Service is recruiting Educational Psychologists to influence practice, develop specialist interests and improve outcomes for children, young people and families. The team offers opportunities to build expertise within a large psychology community in the South West.

Whether experienced, newly qualified, or in training, you’ll contribute to a broad range of activities—from early intervention to multi-agency projects—while shaping services and partnerships across

Qualifications

• Qualified Educational Psychologists welcome; EPs at various stages of training may apply.
• Commitment to developing specialist expertise and working in multi-agency settings.
• Experience with Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to early intervention and preventative work.
• Engage in traded services with schools.
• Conduct Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.
• Support Mental Health initiatives and inclusion projects.
• Contribute to neurodevelopmental pathway development.
• Participate in multi-agency partnership working.
• Lead or contribute to project work and service development.
• Provide critical incident support when required.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Multi-agency collaboration

Early intervention

Education, Health and Care Assessments

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist

Third Year Trainee EP qualifying Summer 2026/27

Second Year Trainee EP future opportunities Sept 2027

Job description

Salary: Soulbury A 2-7 (Starting at Point 3)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Shape Services. Develop Expertise. Make a Difference.

Somerset Educational Psychology Service is recruiting Educational Psychologists who want opportunities to influence practice, develop specialist interests and contribute to services that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

Whether you're an experienced EP, newly qualified, or approaching qualification, Somerset offers the opportunity to build specialist expertise whilst working within one of the largest Educational Psychology communities in the South West.

About The Role

You’ll contribute to:

• Early intervention and preventative work
• Traded services with schools
• Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments
• Mental Health Support Teams and inclusion initiatives
• Neurodevelopmental pathway development
• Multi-agency partnership working
• Project work and service development
• Critical incident support

At Somerset, we offer opportunities to do more.

Alongside consultation and statutory work, our Educational Psychologists contribute to multi-agency locality working, mental health initiatives, neurodevelopmental pathways, inclusion projects, critical incident response, early intervention and county-wide service development.

We believe Educational Psychologists should have opportunities to shape services, influence practice, develop specialist expertise and build meaningful partnerships with schools, families and wider professionals, not simply deliver statutory responsibilities.

Alongside statutory responsibilities, you’ll work collaboratively with school communities to promote inclusion, strengthen practice, develop staff confidence and create positive outcomes for children and young people. You’ll be encouraged to shape services, influence practice and develop specialist interests that make a lasting difference. In Somerset, Educational Psychologists play a key role in the developing Experts at Hand model, using psychological expertise alongside partner professionals to build capacity and support needs earlier within mainstream settings.

We’d Welcome Applications From

• Qualified Educational Psychologists
• Third Year Trainee Educational Psychologists qualifying in Summer 2026/27
• Second Year Trainee Educational Psychologists interested in future opportunities from September 2027 (subject to vacancies)

Recruitment Process

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period, and interviews may be arranged before the closing date for suitable candidates.

We are also building a talent pipeline for future opportunities and welcome conversations with candidates considering a move now or in the future.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we’re a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England’s most beautiful counties, it’s a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Relocation package of up to £8,000
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow
• Dedicated specialist development time
• Strong links with the Universities of Bristol and Exeter
• A large, experienced and supportive Educational Psychology community
• A varied role extending beyond statutory assessment work
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

For information about the role, click here to view our Interview Pack and Job Description - Educational Psychologist - Interview Pack .pdf

Further Information

If you’d like an informal conversation before applying, please contact:

Dr Anna Winch, Senior Educational Psychologist, 07976 697823 or [e-mail]

Carys Marfleet, Senior Educational Psychologist at [e-mail]

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.

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