Senior Educational Psychologist

North Somerset Council; England; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

North Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Educational Psychologist to lead one Experts at Hand locality hub and shape EP practice across the service. You’ll recruit, induct and supervise staff, while maintaining a proportion of your own practice and supporting policy development.

The role requires HCPC registration, a degree in psychology and a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology, with experience in statutory work and leadership within an EP service. Hybrid working available.

Formación

• Honours degree in psychology (or equivalent).
• Postgraduate qualification in educational psychology.
• HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist (educational).
• Experience leading within an educational psychology service and supervising others.
• Experience delivering high-quality statutory psychological services to children and families.

Responsabilidades

• Lead one Experts at Hand locality hub and provide EP leadership within the team.
• Lead recruitment, induction, supervision and CPD across the EP team.
• Line manage EPs and the Specialist Provision Support Team Leader.
• Manage statutory work allocation and EHC needs assessment timelines.
• Support development of Tier 1 and the post-16 offer of the service.
• Maintain your own EP practice while contributing to planning, policy and evaluation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Supervision

Programme management

Stakeholder collaboration

Educación

Degree in psychology

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist (educational)

Descripción del empleo

North Somerset Educational Psychology Service is a small, supportive and close team. We look out for each other and we're passionate about what we do. Our service values are compassion, curiosity and collaboration, and they shape how we work with children, families, schools and each other.

We work across statutory, early intervention and traded work, and we’re playing a central part in North Somerset’s SEND reforms. Our Principal EP leads the Experts at Hand programme, with EPs helping to shape the model as it develops.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Educational Psychologist to join us on a permanent, full-time contract. You’ll be one of two Senior EPs working alongside the Principal EP, with a particular lead for practice and development. You’ll play an important part in growing the team, developing EP practice and helping us maintain high-quality statutory work.

In North Somerset, Experts at Hand has three tiers. Tier 1 is what every school provides for children with additional needs, backed by our SEND Provision Expectations and EP-developed training and resources. Tier 2 is the heart of the programme. Multidisciplinary locality teams of EPs, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, advisory teachers and parent experts work alongside school staff through consultation, coaching, supervision, modelling and training, and schools can access this support without a referral. Tier 3 offers individual assessment and formulation where Tier 2 support is in place and a question remains.

You’ll lead one of our three locality hubs, providing senior leadership for schools and partners in that area and EP professional leadership within the multidisciplinary team. Alongside this, you’ll have a key role in developing our EP workforce and practice across the service, including supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, CPD and trainee EP development.

You’ll also keep a manageable amount of your own EP practice, including link-school, statutory and Experts at Hand work, so you remain close to the work you lead. Our Impact Analyst provides data, evaluation and administrative support, helping us understand and demonstrate the difference our work makes.

Key responsibilities:

Lead one Experts at Hand locality hub and provide EP professional leadership within its multidisciplinary team

Lead recruitment, induction, supervision and CPD across the EP team, including trainee EP placements

Line manage a group of EPs and the Specialist Provision Support Team Leader

Manage statutory work allocation, EHC needs assessment timelines and compliance

Support the development of Tier 1 and the service’s post-16 offer

Maintain your own EP practice and contribute to service planning, policy and evaluation

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Guy Clayton, Principal Educational Psychologist at [e-mail] or 07811 307321.

This role is open to experienced EPs ready to step up and to current Senior EPs. We want to hear from educational psychologists who believe in inclusion, enjoy developing others and want to help build a new model of SEND support from the ground up. We’re looking for the following skills and experience:Essential criteria:A good honours degree in psychology (or equivalent recognised by the BPS), a recognised postgraduate qualification in educational psychology, and HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist (educational)Experience of leadership within an educational psychology service, including supervision or supporting the professional development of other practitionersExperience of providing high-quality psychological services, including statutory work, to children, young people and families with diverse needsStrong knowledge of relevant education, SEND and safeguarding legislation, guidance and policy, alongside an understanding of the current direction of SEND reform.Commitment to consultation and systemic approaches that build the skill and confidence of school staffThe ability to manage competing priorities, including statutory timelines, and make sound decisions under pressureDesirable criteria:Experience of recruitment, induction or supervision of trainee EPsExperience of leading multidisciplinary or systemic work with schoolsExperience of using data and evidence to evaluate the impact of services

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Senior Educational Psychologist

Company: North Somerset Council Salary: £59,846 to £68,538 a year Hours: Full-time Location: North Somerset Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 23 Nov 2026

Summary

North Somerset Educational Psychology Service is a small, supportive and close team. We look out for each other and we're passionate about what we do. Our service values are compassion, curiosity and collaboration, and they shape how we work with children, families, schools and each other.

We work across statutory, early intervention and traded work, and we’re playing a central part in North Somerset’s SEND reforms. Our Principal EP leads the Experts at Hand programme, with EPs helping to shape the model as it develops.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Educational Psychologist to join us on a permanent, full-time contract. You’ll be one of two Senior EPs working alongside the Principal EP, with a particular lead for practice and development. You’ll play an important part in growing the team, developing EP practice and helping us maintain high-quality statutory work.

In North Somerset, Experts at Hand has three tiers. Tier 1 is what every school provides for children with additional needs, backed by our SEND Provision Expectations and EP-developed training and resources. Tier 2 is the heart of the programme. Multidisciplinary locality teams of EPs, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, advisory teachers and parent experts work alongside school staff through consultation, coaching, supervision, modelling and training, and schools can access this support without a referral. Tier 3 offers individual assessment and formulation where Tier 2 support is in place and a question remains.

You’ll lead one of our three locality hubs, providing senior leadership for schools and partners in that area and EP professional leadership within the multidisciplinary team. Alongside this, you’ll have a key role in developing our EP workforce and practice across the service, including supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, CPD and trainee EP development.

You’ll also keep a manageable amount of your own EP practice, including link-school, statutory and Experts at Hand work, so you remain close to the work you lead. Our Impact Analyst provides data, evaluation and administrative support, helping us understand and demonstrate the difference our work makes.

Key responsibilities:

Lead one Experts at Hand locality hub and provide EP professional leadership within its multidisciplinary team

Lead recruitment, induction, supervision and CPD across the EP team, including trainee EP placements

Line manage a group of EPs and the Specialist Provision Support Team Leader

Manage statutory work allocation, EHC needs assessment timelines and compliance

Support the development of Tier 1 and the service’s post-16 offer

Maintain your own EP practice and contribute to service planning, policy and evaluation

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Guy Clayton, Principal Educational Psychologist at [e-mail] or 07811 307321.

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