Assistant Educational Psychologists

Assistant Educational Psychologists

Fixed Term, Full Time

£35,228 per annum

Location:

Essex

Working Style:
Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 18th January 2026

Are you a psychology graduate ready to take the next step toward a career in Educational Psychology? Would you like to be part of a welcoming, skilled, and forward-thinking team that's passionate about making a difference for children and young people?

We're currently recruiting Assistant Educational Psychologists to join our Educational Psychology Service in Essex on a two-year fixed-term contract or secondment basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful experience in a professional setting, working alongside qualified Educational Psychologists and contributing to early intervention and psychological support across schools and other educational environments.

Essex County Council's Educational Psychology Service is committed to promoting the wellbeing, learning, and development of children and young people. We work collaboratively with schools, families, and other professionals to provide psychological advice, assessment, and intervention. Our team values evidence-informed practice, continuous improvement, and professional development.

As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you'll work under the supervision of qualified Educational Psychologists and be line-managed by a Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist. This role is designed to help you develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to progress to a doctoral training programme in Educational Psychology.

You'll contribute to early intervention work in schools and other settings, supporting the delivery of psychological services and helping to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25.

Please note, to be considered for the role you must have a psychology degree (2:1 ('upper second') or above) or have completed an approved conversion course ora Master's degree, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) BPS >
Accredited Courses and be eligible for the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

In joining our dynamic team at Essex County Council, you will be based in one of our four quadrants:

• North:
  Colchester and surrounding areas
• Mid:
  Chelmsford and surrounding areas
• West:
  Harlow and surrounding areas
• South:
  Basildon and surrounding areas

This role is designated as an 'Anywhere Worker' position. As an Anywhere Worker, the role will involve a combination of remote and office-based working. There will be an expectation for you to attend a set office based approximately 2 to 3 days per week in addition to 'as and when' there is a business need. There may also be a requirement to attend schools and other Essex County Council offices during the fixed term contract.

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The Assistant Educational Psychologist role will contribute to delivering early intervention work in schools and other settings.

• Supporting Psychological Services:
  Assist qualified Educational Psychologists with assessments, consultations, training, and interventions.
• Early Intervention:
  Help deliver early support in schools and other settings to promote positive outcomes.
• Professional Development:
  Participate in supervision and training to build your competence and prepare for future doctoral study.
• Collaborative Working:
  Work with colleagues across teams and services to meet shared objectives.
• Safeguarding:
  Follow Essex's safeguarding procedures to ensure the welfare of children and young people.
• Data & Compliance:
  Adhere to secure data handling, governance, and health and safety standards.
• Assessment & Reporting:
  Gather information through direct work with children and staff, contribute to Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments, and write accessible reports.
• Research & Interventions:
  Support the planning and delivery of evidence-based interventions and contribute to research activities.
• Service Development:
  Play a role in shaping and improving the Educational Psychology Service.