Educational Psychologist x 2

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking on site

Flexible working options

Discounted gym membership (Volair)

Well-being discounts (VIVUP)

Job summary

Knowsley Educational Psychology Service is recruiting skilled Psychologists (or Trainee EPs in their third year of doctoral training) to deliver proactive and positive support for children and families in Knowsley. The role involves managing varied caseloads, shaping the Experts at Hand model, and working across schools with a strong emphasis on early intervention and multi-agency collaboration.

You will access supervision and professional development, supervise trainees, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Hold a varied and rewarding caseload within schools and educational settings.
• Shape and facilitate the Experts at Hand model in line with SEND reforms.
• Supervise Trainee Educational Psychologists as part of Doctoral Training.
• Access clinical and peer group supervision.
• Use a wide range of assessment tools, including Q Interactive.

Responsibilities

• Hold a varied caseload across schools and communities.
• Contribute to service development and multi-agency working.
• Provide professional supervision and development opportunities to staff.
• Lead on projects and strategic development within EPS.
• Support flexible and hybrid working arrangements when needed.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Assessment & tools

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Trainee supervision

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist

Doctoral training in Educational Psychology

Tools

Q Interactive

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

• Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part time working.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 01/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0666c

Knowsley Educational Psychology Service is pleased to be recruiting to our successful and innovative team.We are seeking skilled Psychologists (or Trainee EPs undertaking their third year of doctoral training) who are passionate about making a difference to the community they serve.

Our thriving team arewholly investedin early intervention and the application of psychology in a proactive and positive way to make a real difference to the children, and families of the Borough.Our established and diverse model of service delivery offers opportunities to be involved in a wide range of projects and initiatives, including the roll out of our new Experts at Hand offer in line with our local SEND reform plan.

By joining us in KnowsleyEPSyou will have the opportunity to:

• Hold a varied and rewarding caseload, undertaking project and strategic development work, alongside traded and statutory work within our schools and educational settings.
• Shape and facilitate our Experts at Hand model in line with National and local SEND reforms.
• Be a part of a supportive, dynamic, and committed team of psychologists with theadded benefitof professional business support.
• Contribute to shaping service development and enhancing our role through multi-agencyand strategicworking with a variety of partners.
• Access clinical and peer group supervision.
• Supervise Trainee Educational Psychologists as part of their Doctoral Training.
• Access internal professional development through Enquiry Based Learning and Interest groups.
• Use a wide range of assessment tools and materialsincludingQ interactive.
• Benefit from a generous annual leave allocation, withadditionalannual concessionary days the ability toaccrueand use flexitime.
• Undertake a full corporate induction.
• Take advantage of our hybrid working model, enabling flexible home working as well as access to a well-equipped and vibrant office environment (with communal social and working areas as well as free tea and coffee!)locatedwithin Nutgrove Villa in Huyton village.
• Work in an easily accessible location (15 mins to Liverpool, 30 mins to Manchester), with ample free parking available on site and nearby.
• Access generous Local Government pension scheme.
• Access car user allowance andincreased mileage rates (conditions apply).
• Access to working rewards including:
• Discounted gym membership (withVolair), and a host of other discounts and well-being support via VIVUP.

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognizing the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Dr Hannah Barton, Principal Educational Psychologist for an informal chat or more information on 0151 43 3516 / 2057 or via email on [e-mail] . or

Joanne Dean and Allison Inoue on telephone number - 0151 443 3516 / 2057