Educational Psychologist: Drive Inclusion & Impact

BCP Council; Hurn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BCP Council in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is recruiting Educational Psychologists to support children and young people aged 0-25. Your work will shape educational journeys, help schools meet diverse needs, and collaborate with families, schools and multi-agency partners to promote inclusion and wellbeing.

You will apply psychology to improve outcomes, advocate for pupils, and contribute to statutory duties, safeguarding and CPD.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent.
• HCPC registration (or eligibility).
• Educational Psychology qualification or be currently in training.
• Experience delivering a broad range of Educational Psychology casework.
• Experience in training, promoting inclusion, and working with vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychology to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Collaborate with parents, schools and partners to promote inclusion.
• Meet statutory duties for vulnerable children, including SEND.
• Stay current with professional practice while managing workload effectively.
• Contribute creatively as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high-quality traded services to schools, including consultation, assessment, intervention and progress monitoring.
• Support inclusive practice through co-production and a Graduated Response to SEND.
• Provide safeguarding-compliant, child-centred support at all times.
• Deliver professional development and contribute to critical incident response for educational settings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Travel across area

Education

Honours degree in Psychology

HCPC registration (or eligibility)

Educational Psychology qualification or training

Job description

BCP Council in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is recruiting Educational Psychologists to support children and young people aged 0-25. Your work will shape educational journeys, help schools meet diverse needs, and collaborate with families, schools and multi-agency partners to promote inclusion and wellbeing.

You will apply psychology to improve outcomes, advocate for pupils, and contribute to statutory duties, safeguarding and CPD.