Educational Psychologist

Working Pattern: Full time

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Worker

Interview Date/Type: 11th June 2026 / Face to face

SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.

We are looking to recruit a qualified Educational Psychologist or someone due to qualify from initial EP training in summer 2026. Trafford EPS is a friendly team who have a passion for applying creative psychology to improve the inclusion and wellbeing of children and young people across Trafford. We apply a consultation model and work at both the pre-statutory/early intervention level as well as providing psychological advice as part of Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.

We have a strong commitment to social justice and anti-discriminatory practice within our team. Trafford EPS values, and proactively seeks, systemic project work and innovation within practice. Over the past few years we have cultivated several creative commissions including secondments to other teams within the LA as well as commissions with the Integrated Care Board (ICB).

We are looking for someone who is a strong team player and has core values around promoting equity within educational settings, valuing diversity and championing the inclusion of all children and young people, particularly those from vulnerable groups. You will enjoy and have experience of applying psychology in innovative ways and be comfortable with operating outside of your comfort zone whilst having access to regular high-quality 1:1 and group supervision to maintain psychological safety whilst doing so.

You will be able to practise within a traded model of service delivery and develop effective relationships with your link schools/settings. Applicants to this post are required to have a psychology degree (or conversion equivalent), professional qualification in Educational Psychology (i.e. masters or doctorate) and registration with the HCPC.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

• An enhanced DBS Check with children/adults barred list will be required.
• Any appointment made to this role will be subject to the appointable candidate being vetted under Greater Manchester Police clearance processes. A requirement of the vetting process is a minimum of 3 years residency in the UK.
• You will be required to drive in this role. You will be asked for a copy of your driving license as part of the recruitment process.

In Trafford we can offer:

• Regular peer and group supervision and a commitment to CPD opportunities.
• Flexible working from home arrangements.
• Administrative support and access to ICT equipment and support.
• Casual car user allowance.
• HCPC fees paid.

We recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our team, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Alison Gurney at A

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If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we'd love to receive an application from you.

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After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a short interview to learn more about your skills and experience.