Assistant Educational Psychologist
19 days ago
Stafford
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our creative and friendly service. This year, our service has led on nationally recognised programmes: our EP-led literacy approach, local and regional school non-attendance projects, and joint work with the Virtual School for care‑experienced children. ELSA and district‑commissioned non‑attendance work are two in‑demand examples. We continue to use psychology in everything we do to change and improve the life experiences of children and families in Staffordshire. We’re central to Staffordshire’s Enhanced Assess‑Plan‑Do‑Review (EAPDR) pathway, using psychology in a preventative, collaborative and creative way. As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you would have an important role in working alongside an EP delivering evidence‑based approaches. We are looking for individuals who are planning a future career as Educational Psychologists, who want to work creatively in applying psychology to achieve great outcomes for our children and families in Staffordshire. A comprehensive programme of induction, supervision and training will be provided offering excellent preparation for the role and for any future steps towards training to be an Educational Psychologist. Assistant Educational Psychologist Scale Point 2 - 5 (£37,265 to £41,616) We have 4 posts available to start September 2026, fixed term for one year and will be based in either Burton, Stafford, Newcastle or Lichfield. • school‑based preventative work aligning to the White Paper proposals, • research, • team and service development groups, • commissioned projects such as the wraparound pathway, • ContinuousProfessional Development (CPD) initiatives, • early years work and Enhanced Assess, Plan, Do, Review (EAPDR), • hold a first degree in psychology or postgraduate equivalent qualification, • be eager to add to our diverse practice, working creatively in applying psychology to achieve great outcomes for our children and families in Staffordshire, • be able to demonstrate a range of experience working with children and young people, demonstrating the outcomes for the work that you have undertaken An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. For more information contact Vanessa Willis, Senior Educational Psychologist: vanessa.willis@staffordshire.gov.uk For further information please contact: eps.queries@staffordshire.gov.uk Closing date: 17.5.26 Interview dates: Stage 1 week beginning 3.6.26; Stage 2 week beginning 18.6.26 Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. We offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. #J-18808-Ljbffr