Assistant Educational Psychologist

About The Role

Job Title: Assistant Educational Psychologist (3 positions)

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: Soulbury Assistant Educational Psychologist Scale Point 2 (£35,228) pro rata

Contract: Term Time only – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Commencing: 1 September 2026

Closing date: 29 May 2026

Responsibilities

• Contribute positively and complement service delivery under EP supervision.
• Support statutory and early‑intervention educational psychology services to schools across Herefordshire.
• Develop and apply knowledge and skills in assessment, monitoring and tracking progress of children and young people with SEN.
• Provide advice and interventions in schools and other settings as directed by the supervising EP.
• Contribute to service development and training for schools.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in psychology or equivalent, with up‑to‑date knowledge of child development and application of psychology in educational or community settings.
• Recent and relevant work experience in child development, education, or related to special educational needs.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; understanding of contexts in which psychological services, schools and settings operate.
• Confidence working remotely and autonomously.
• Ability to travel independently to engage with schools and other settings.
• Expectation to apply for an Educational Psychology Doctorate after the fixed‑term period.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays; option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
• Flexible working arrangements: flexi‑time, job‑share, part‑time hours.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to support and counselling.
• Access to retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cash back and discounts.
• Structured induction, CPD opportunities, regular supervision and support of an excellent IT system with work‑from‑home provision.

EEO and Safeguarding

• Candidates indicating a disability will be interviewed – part of the Disability Confident scheme.
• Candidates indicating an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist will be interviewed – part of the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Candidates indicating a Herefordshire care leaver will be interviewed – part of the commitment to support young people leaving care.
• All staff, visitors and volunteers are required to support safeguarding and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Offer of the position will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and further pre‑employment checks.

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