Educational Psychologist - 22.50 Hours

Torbay Council; Torquay; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a creative and innovative educational psychologist for its Children's Services. This position involves working within a multi-disciplinary team and supporting children with special educational needs. The council promotes a supportive work environment and flexibility in working practices. The role requires registration with the HCPC and offers competitive compensation ranging from £47,688 to £57,954 per year.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Opportunities for training and supervision

Flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with special educational needs.
• Experience using psychological assessment and intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary integrated local team.
• Deliver a range of psychological assessments and interventions.

Skills

Sensitivity in working with adults and young people

Ability to work empathically

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to prioritise work

IT literate

Education

Health and Care Professions Council registration

Job description

Application Deadline: 24 November 2025

Department: Childrens Services

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £47,688 - £57,954 / year

Description

Torbay Children’s Services is seeking to recruit a creative and innovative educational psychologist to expand its existing team of skilled and friendly staff, as we develop and grow. We welcome applications for candidates seeking a part time role. The preferred start date would be as soon as possible but can be negotiated subject to pre‑employment checks. We are interested in hearing from experienced EPs, those at an earlier stage of their career and trainees currently on educational psychology doctoral training programmes. We warmly welcome applications from trainees qualifying in September 2026.

The Educational Psychology Service is a highly valued team within the local authority. We seek to offer a balanced workload of traded and statutory work and are pleased to offer the opportunity to be part of projects focussed on early identification and prevention. We offer a consultation‑based model of service delivery, alongside opportunities for in‑depth casework, systemic work and time to further develop professional interests, wherever possible. We promote solution‑focused, person‑centred approaches and co‑production with our partner agencies to facilitate positive change.

• Soulbury Scale 3-8 Plus up to 3 SPA.
• Generous leave entitlement.
• Opportunities to deliver ELSA training and supervision.
• Flexibility of working practices.
• Being part of a broad multi-disciplinary integrated local team, working closely with SEN case officers, our virtual school, vulnerable pupils’ team, early years practitioners and our sensory impairment teams.
• Additional supervision and support for NQEP’s.
• Access to staff networks that are open to staff, councillors and partners who share similar characteristics, life experiences, values, and beliefs.

Applicants must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or, in the case of EP’s, expecting to have their registration confirmed following the completion of their recognised training course.

We are an inclusive and diverse employer, reflecting the community we serve, and we particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Torbay Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.

Skills

Essential:

• Sensitivity in working with adults and young people, both individually and in groups.
• Ability to work with colleagues and clients in an empathic and supportive way in situations where clients and their families may feel anxious or distressed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and utilise resources appropriately.
• IT literate.

Knowledge

Essential:

• A broad understanding of issues surrounding general developments in psychological and educational assessment and intervention.
• Knowledge of both normal and abnormal development in childhood and adolescence (including the most commonly occurring conditions).
• Knowledge of a range of approaches to intervention, as appropriate for use in schools and other everyday settings.
• Knowledge of legislation and procedures relating to assessment and provision for children with special educational needs.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience of work in relation to young people and children with special educational needs.
• Experience in using a range of psychological assessment and intervention techniques.

For an informal chat please contact Alex Ashraf on [e-mail], or Dr Lorraine O'Callaghan on 07795 121027 or [e-mail].

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 8th December 2025.

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