Educational Psychologist - 37 Hours

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

Job summary

Torbay Council is seeking a creative and innovative educational psychologist to join its Children's Services team. The role offers both part-time and full-time opportunities, focusing on early identification and prevention in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams and have access to professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible working practices

Collaboration within a broad multi-disciplinary team

Additional supervision and support for NQEPs

Access to staff networks

Qualifications

• Full range of skills appropriate to a fully qualified educational psychologist.
• Experience working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Experience using diverse psychological assessment and intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Consultation-based service delivery model with options for in-depth casework.
• Focus on early identification and prevention projects.
• Collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Sensitivity in working with adults and young people

Ability to work empathically

Confident and fluent communication in English

Job description

Application Deadline: 13 June 2025

Department: Children's 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 both part-time and full-time roles.

We are interested in hearing from experienced EPs, those at an earlier stage of their careers, and trainees currently on educational psychology doctoral training programmes. We particularly welcome applications from trainees qualifying in September 2025.

The Educational Psychology Service is a highly valued team within the local authority. We aim to offer a balanced workload of traded and statutory work and are pleased to provide opportunities to focus on early identification and prevention projects. Our service delivery model is consultation-based, with options for in-depth casework, systemic work, and professional development, promoting solution-focused, person-centred approaches and co-production with partner agencies to facilitate positive change.

The successful applicant will be a highly valued member of our service. We offer:

• Soulbury Scale 3-8 Plus SPA
• Generous leave entitlement
• Opportunities to deliver ELSA training and supervision
• Flexible working practices
• Collaboration within a broad multi-disciplinary team, working closely with SEN case officers, our virtual school, vulnerable pupils’ team, early years practitioners, and sensory impairment teams
• Additional supervision and support for NQEPs
• Access to staff networks sharing similar characteristics and values

We are an inclusive employer reflecting our community and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

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

This post involves Regulated Activity and requires an Enhanced Criminal Record Check, including Barred List Check, to reveal any convictions, cautions, or police information.

For the full job description, visit: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/educational-psychologist-1/

For an informal chat, contact Lorraine O'Callaghan at 07795 121027 or [e-mail].

Interviews are expected during the week commencing soon, so early application is advised.

Skills

• The full range of skills appropriate to a fully qualified educational psychologist
• Sensitivity in working with adults and young people, both individually and in groups
• Ability to work empathically and supportively with clients and families, especially when they feel anxious or distressed

This role requires confident and fluent communication in English.

Knowledge

• Understanding of psychological and educational assessment and intervention developments
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal development in childhood and adolescence, including common conditions
• Familiarity with various intervention approaches suitable for schools and everyday settings

Experience & Qualifications

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