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Full Time Educational Psychologist (temporary maternity cover) to start in January 2026. The salary is Soulbury Scale A, points 1-6 (£43,483 - £53,995) with an opportunity to attain up to 3 SPA. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable; the authority will support candidates to further develop their Welsh language whilst in post. Ceredigion is a rural area with a coastline and active communities. We work with schools to provide high standards in education and strong collaboration between schools and central services.

We are looking for an educational psychologist to join our happy and enthusiastic team within the wider ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing Service. The Educational Psychology Service is well respected within Schools Services. The successful candidate will undertake the full range of psychological services within the county to facilitate change, raise standards and ensure educational inclusion. We work closely with our schools, adopting a solution-focused approach in our consultations and a preventative mindset, using a range of psychological techniques to make a difference for pupils.

We welcome applicants who can start immediately or within the next 4-6 months. To maintain ethical standards, it is essential to be registered, and to maintain continued registration, with the HCPC.

Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal chat, contact Angharad Behnan, Principal Educational Psychologist, by email Angharad.Behnan@ceredigion.gov.uk to arrange a phone call.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Previous convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis with regard to the responsibilities of the role. We aim to create an inclusive and supportive work environment. If you have concerns or questions regarding this process, please contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are important throughout recruitment.

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Schools and Culture: We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools to deliver first class education to all pupils across age and ability ranges. Our primary functions include:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with ALN, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training