Educational Psychologist

Educators Wales; Wales; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a part-time Educational Psychologist with Torfaen Local Authority, starting September 2025. Join a supportive team dedicated to promoting inclusion and emotional wellbeing for vulnerable children. Applicants should be fully qualified or in their 3rd year of training. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential. The role emphasizes professional development and a trauma-informed approach.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Educational Psychologists recognized by the HCPC.
• Trainee EPs in their 3rd year of the Doctoral training programme are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Promote inclusion and emotional wellbeing.
• Work at a systemic, group, and individual level.

Skills

Welsh Language Skills

Education

Doctoral training programme

Job description

Salary: Soulbury Scale A - Point 2-7 (Plus any previously awarded SPAs)

Salary: Soulbury Scale A - Point 2-7 (Plus any previously awarded SPAs)

Post to commence September 2025.

26 Hours per week (0.7 FTE)

Torfaen Local Authority is looking to appoint a part time Educational Psychologist. This post is an exciting opportunity to be a part of Educational Psychology Service delivery. The EPS is a small, friendly, very supportive team. We have a Trauma-Informed ethos and culture. We place value on Continued Professional Development. We operate a solution-focussed, consultation model of delivery, group consultation sessions and ELSA training and supervision.

We require applicants who are able to work at a systemic, group and individual level to support positive outcomes, with regard to raising achievement, promoting inclusion and supporting the emotional wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.

Torfaen is a small local authority in a semi-rural location. It has sites of National Heritage.

Applicants should be fully qualified Educational Psychologists as recognised by the HCPC. We would also welcome applications from Trainee EPs currently in their 3rd year of the Doctoral training programme, to commence upon successful completion.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact:

Dr Alyson Costa (Lead Educational Psychologist) via email at [e-mail] .

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.