Educational Psychologist — Flexible Hours, Innovative Practice

Staffordshire County Council; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential car user allowance

Flexible time system

Peer supervision

Service development projects

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking Educational Psychologists to join its progressive Educational Psychology Service. You will contribute to preventative work, EHC assessments, and cross‑LA projects, while receiving peer supervision and a supportive induction.

Qualifications include a BPS‑recognised psychology honours degree, a postgraduate Educational Psychology qualification and HCPC registration (or eligibility). Travel between sites is expected with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Psychology recognised by the BPS.
• Postgraduate training and qualification in Educational Psychology.
• Registration with the HCPC or eligible upon qualification.
• Vehicle access and full UK driving licence are essential due to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Work preventatively with a patch of schools and through the Enhanced Assess Plan, Do Review process.
• Support children and families in the Early Years.
• Contribute to the Statutory process through EHC assessments.
• Collaborate on research, service and practice development.
• Contribute to service work on cross LA projects such as Trauma Informed, ELSA and literacy.
• Participate in CPD and support practice development of teams and colleagues.

Skills

Consultation

Prevention-focused

Collaboration

Evidence-informed practice

Education

Honours degree in Psychology (BPS)

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

HCPC registration or eligible

Job description

Staffordshire County Council is seeking Educational Psychologists to join its progressive Educational Psychology Service. You will contribute to preventative work, EHC assessments, and cross‑LA projects, while receiving peer supervision and a supportive induction.

Qualifications include a BPS‑recognised psychology honours degree, a postgraduate Educational Psychology qualification and HCPC registration (or eligibility). Travel between sites is expected with a full UK driving licence.