Educational Psychologist

Overview

As an Educational Psychologist in Newham, you will apply evidence-based psychological practice to support children, young people and families. You’ll work within a collaborative EPS that partners with schools and services to improve SEND outcomes and promote inclusion. You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of work streams, from mainstream and specialist settings to statutory duties, shaping interventions and service delivery. This role offers strong induction, supervision and CPD, with progression opportunities in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Pay / Benefits

• induction package
• excellent supervision
• CPD opportunities
• flexible/hybrid working
• travel season ticket loan
• Local Authority pension

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological services to children, young people and families
• Engage in integrated, multi-agency work and collaboration with schools and professional partners
• Design and implement targeted interventions to improve outcomes for SEND students
• Contribute to service development and improvement within the EPS
• Provide supervision and professional input to colleagues and trainees as part of a supportive team
• Support inclusive education and participate in service initiatives (e.g., Youth Empowerment Service, CHAND, Virtual School for Looked After Children)

Key requirements

• Professionally qualified and HCPC registered or in year 2/3 of a recognised training course
• Enhanced DBS check willingness
• Eligible for or current full-time/part-time registration (min 0.6 FTE)

• Collaborative approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Commitment to inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Evidence-based psychological practice
• Assessment, consultation and intervention planning

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