Educational Psychologist x 2

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Admin support

LGPS

Car allowance

Discounts

Job summary

Knowsley Council's Educational Psychology Service is recruiting skilled Psychologists (or Trainee EPs in their third year) to make a tangible difference for children and families in Knowsley. You will manage varied caseloads, contribute to the Experts at Hand program, and work within a supportive team to deliver early intervention across schools and communities.

The role offers a hybrid working model with a flexible pattern, generous pension, and opportunities for professional growth through

Qualifications

• Qualified Educational Psychologist or Trainee EP in doctoral training (third year)
• Experience in school-based psychology and early intervention
• Ability to supervise trainee EPs and work with multi-agency partners

Responsibilities

• Hold a varied and rewarding caseload across schools and settings
• Shape and lead the Experts at Hand model alongside SEND reforms
• Supervise Trainee Educational Psychologists during Doctoral Training
• Contribute to service development and multi-agency collaboration
• Access internal professional development and peer supervision

Skills

Educational psychology

Team collaboration

Project development

Clinical assessment

Education

Educational Psychologist qualification

Doctoral training in Educational Psychology (third year)

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: 01/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0666b

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.
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• 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.

We are also always looking to enhance our excellent bank of Associate Educational Psychologists, to work flexibly with the service on ad hoc statutory work. With the advantages of excellent administrative support, regular opportunities for work and easy to navigate systems, please get in touch if you are interested in joining our extended team!

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, recognising 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