Educational Psychologist

Overview

Join Our Visionary Educational Psychology Service

Main Grade Educational Psychologist

Part-time | Permanent | Local Authority Based

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued and your development is supported?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Main Grade Educational Psychologist to join our dynamic and cohesive team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that is highly regarded and embedded in local authority priorities and committed to innovation, inclusion, and impact.

• Team Cohesion & Support

We believe in the power of connection in how we practice and as a community of psychologists. As a relatively small local authority, our team benefits from free parking at a welcoming office base where we support and encourage regular in-person contact, and high-quality individual and peer supervision. We balance this with flexible working arrangements including home working respecting individual needs and promote wellbeing.

“A really friendly and supportive team of EPs with a great mix of ages and experience.”

“It’s so important to feel part of a community, to feel supported in this role. I really feel North Tyneside EPS apply those values of connection and care to their work and importantly with one another.”

• North Tyneside EPS plays a prominent role in shaping local authority initiatives. Our psychologists are commissioned to lead or contribute to projects and multi-disciplinary teams including:

• Connect Mental Health team

• HIVE team (multis agency support for children in care, care leavers, previously looked after children who are adopted or under a Special Guardianship Order or those with a social worker)

• Early Years Partnership

• ARP Development & Training – advancing Additional Resource Provisions

“One of the key positives of working at NT EPS is the wealth of opportunities to develop and enhance my skills through a diverse range of work. This variety not only broadens my experience but also enriches my understanding and professional skillset.”

“Another significant strength is the service commitment to supporting children and families in ways that are both preventative and systemic.”

We maintain an active partnership with Newcastle University, offering supported placements for Year 1, 2 and 3 trainee educational psychologists, fostering a culture of learning and growth. Many of our former TEPs have chosen to remain at North Tyneside when qualified.

“I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to train at North Tyneside and to be continuing my career once qualified. Individuality is embraced and respected. It’s lovely to be a part of a welcoming and inclusive team!”

• Our Service Level Agreement is highly regarded by local authority schools, with a high level of buy-in, reflecting our commitment to high-quality service delivery. Allocations are carefully planned to allow all EPs to work into a range of settings in balance with other types of work.

Statutory responsibilities are carefully managed in order to allow EPs to maintain a balanced and fulfilling workload. We recognise the importance of this aspect of the role alongside the need for a breadth of meaningful work in applying psychology.

“In North Tyneside EPS everyone's individual skills and talents are recognised and nurtured.”

“EPs are actively encouraged and supported to develop areas of interest.”

You’ll be:

• HCPC registered (or working towards registration)
• Committed to inclusive practice and systemic change
• A reflective practitioner who values collaboration and continuous learning
• Ready to contribute to a service that is respected, innovative, and child-centred

Based in our modern central office with free parking, we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We offer flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Join a team where your…