Main Scale Educational Psychologist

North East Ambition; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's educational service in Sunderland is seeking an Educational Psychologist. This role focuses on improving educational achievement and emotional well-being in children, using a child-centred, evidence-based approach. Applicants should hold a postgraduate degree in Educational Psychology and share a commitment to inclusion and community diversity. This position offers flexibility and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Health and well-being support

Inclusive organizational culture

Qualifications

• Hold a Post Graduate Degree in Educational Psychology.
• Working towards completion of a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.
• Strong commitment to the values of inclusion and support for diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory responsibilities linked to educational psychology.
• Provide assessments based on educational psychological principles.
• Incorporate intervention strategies and consultative approaches.

Skills

Child-centred practices

Evidence-based approaches

Communicative skills

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Educational Psychology

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology (in progress)

Job description

Main Scale Educational Psychologist

(we will be happy to receive applications from Year 3 Trainee educational psychologists)

Soulbury Scale A Points 3-8 + up to 3 SPAs

£46,525 to £56,540 extending up to £61,848 per annum

37 hours per week (flexible patterns will be considered)

We also have a position for Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist - Soulbury Scale B Points 3-6 + up to 3 SPAs please see 286972

Join our Team

Together for Children is on a transformative journey to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We are an outstanding Ofsted rated Children’s service. We are rebuilding and strengthening our Educational Psychology Service. So, if you are committed to helping children, families and our community thrive and have the skills to support our mission, we welcome hearing from you.

Why work with us?

• Flexibility that fits your life: We understand the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours. We're committed to accommodating the diverse needs of a team.
• Grow with us: Your professional development matters. Benefit from our comprehensive induction package, supervision based upon Thrive principles and peer support, and a supportive environment that encourages career advancement.
• A culture of inclusion: At Together for Children, we accept difference, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our employees, our services, and our community. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic selves.
• Be part of a happier, healthier workforce. We are proud to hold the Gold Better Health at Work award. We offer a wide-ranging and comprehensive programme of health and well‑being support.

About the role

You will join a small, passionate and committed team that advocates effective child‑centred, evidence‑based practices. As an Educational Psychologist you will play a crucial role in delivering our statutory responsibilities, as well as our established and well‑received traded service offer to schools. You will provide purposeful assessment linked to educational psychological principles and research. You are encouraged to incorporate early intervention strategies and systemic consultative approaches, psychometric investigation and therapeutic techniques.

This is your opportunity to positively influence the lives of our children and young people, enabling them to improve educational achievement, emotional well‑being and achieve independence in their adult lives. You can look forward to developing a rewarding and diverse portfolio of activities.

We want you to apply if: Hold a Post Graduate Degree in Educational Psychology and hold (or are working towards completion) a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.

Share our values. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races and ethnicities. We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Ready to make a difference?

For informal discussion please contact Karen Watson, Principal Educational Psychologist via email to arrange. [e-mail] or [e-mail]

We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. If you need assistance please us [e-mail]

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, where you will have the chance to meet us and learn more about working with us.