Senior Educational Psychologist

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

We have fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic, motivated, and creative Educational Psychologists to join our friendly and highly regarded service. Our team has successfully led a range of local authority-wide initiatives, including our nationally recognised literacy project, innovative work supporting Looked After Children in partnership with the Virtual School, and our highly valued Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme. You will play a key role in the continued development of our Inclusion and Experts at Hand model, building on the wide range of preventative and pre-statutory work already delivered across Staffordshire. We are committed to using psychology in everything we do, helping to improve outcomes and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and families across Staffordshire. We are looking for Educational Psychologists who will contribute to our diverse and forward-thinking practice and who are passionate about applying psychology creatively to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. When you join us you will also benefit from:

• Mixed urban and rural areas that enable a range of psychological practice.
• Dedicated service time for peer supervision
• A range of service development projects to choose from
• Essential car user allowance
• A great flexi-time system
• A supportive and proactive Senior who will oversee your induction programme
• A strong service ethos in promoting equality and diversity

Staffordshire Educational Psychology Service is part of the Children and Families directorate, which highly values the work of its educational psychologists.

Main Responsibilities

• Working preventatively with a patch of schools and through our Enhanced Assess Plan, Do Review (EAPDR) process
• Supporting children and families in the Early Years
• Contributing to the Statutory process through EHC assessments
• Collaborating on research, service and practice development
• Contributing to service work on cross LA projects such as Trauma Informed, ELSA and literacy
• Taking part in a varied CPD programme and supporting practice development of teams and colleagues

Qualifications

• An honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Recognised postgraduate training and qualification in Educational Psychology
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or eligibility upon qualification
• A collaborative practitioner who values consultation, prevention and evidence-informed practice and is eager to keep learning.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a full UK driving licence are essential, as this role involves travel between sites.

Are you due to Qualify in September 2027/2028?

We are also interested in receiving applications from those who are due to qualify in September 2028. You must be registered with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or in the case of trainee EPs following completion of your recognised qualification in September 2027 or 2028.

Pay scale - EP Soulbury A points 4 - 8, plus up to 3 SPA points where applicable.

Staffordshire is also seeking EPs to work on short-term or sessional contracts.

About the Organisation

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire