Educational Psychologists

Plus £3,000 one
-off payment at the start of your employment (subject to contract)

Working in Ealing

Ealing is one of London's most diverse and vibrant boroughs, home to residents from over 100 countries and more than 170 languages. Ealing is changing, as a place and a council. We are shifting power to communities and transforming our relationship with our residents. This reflects our shared ambition to modernise local government in a way that empowers communities and liberates our workforce.

Like all local authorities, we face the challenge of delivering high quality and efficient services to residents in a difficult financial context.

Our communities bring a rich range of cultures, experiences and perspectives, and we are committed to promoting inclusion, equity and opportunity for all children and young people.

We welcome applications from Educational Psychologists who share our commitment to celebrating diversity, challenging inequality and delivering psychologically informed practice that improves outcomes for children, young people and families.

This is an exciting time to join Ealing Council.

We are investing in our SEND services and delivering an ambitious programme of SEND Improvement and Reform focused on inclusion, early intervention, co-production and improving outcomes for children and young people. Working in Ealing means joining a borough committed to improving outcomes across education, health and social care through strong partnership working, innovation and continuous improvement. We are proud of our diverse communities and work collaboratively with schools, families and partners to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time.

Educational Psychologists play a central role in this transformation. As part of our Educational Psychology Service, you will contribute not only to high-quality psychological practice but also to strategic service development across the wider SEND system, helping shape future services and improve outcomes for children, young people and families. We are proud of our schools and continue to work closely with education settings, social care, health partners and families to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes across the borough.

Whether you are an experienced Educational Psychologist or a Trainee Educational Psychologist approaching qualification, Ealing offers a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking environment in which to develop your practice and make a meaningful difference.

As a member of Ealing's Educational Psychology Service, you will:

• Apply psychology to improve outcomes for children and young people
• Support inclusive practice and early intervention
• Work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies
• Contribute to service development and innovation
• Influence strategic SEND developments across the borough
• Support Ealing's wider SEND Improvement and Reform Programme

We are seeking Educational Psychologists who are committed to inclusion, partnership working and improving outcomes for children and young people.

You will be:

• A qualified Educational Psychologist registered with the HCPC; or
• A Trainee Educational Psychologist due to complete your doctorate this year.

A £3,000 incentive payment, paid at the start of your employment (subject to contract)

• A warm, friendly and supportive Educational Psychology team
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Protected Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Regular high-quality individual and peer supervision
• Opportunities to lead projects and develop specialist interests
• Dedicated support from Assistant Educational Psychologists
• Access to research, innovation and leadership opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 30 days annual leave entitlement

The Educational Psychology Service currently operates a hybrid model of working. This is subject to change due to the needs of the service.

Our offices are based at Perceval House in central Ealing, less than ten minutes from Ealing Broadway Station, providing excellent transport links across London and beyond.

Watch our recruitment video to hear directly from Educational Psychologists and service leaders about:

• Why they chose Ealing
• What makes the service unique
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• The role Educational Psychologists play in shaping SEND Reform across the borough

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