Assistant Educational Psychologist - 37 Hours
TORBAY COUNCIL
38,607 - 43,115 / year
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Description
Job Description & Person Specification > Educational Psychology Service, Children's Services Assistant Educational Psychologist Scale 2-5 Fixed-Term Contract (up to 2 years) Hybrid Working Available. Launch Your Career in Educational Psychology with Torbay Council. Are you a psychology graduate passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people?
Torbay Council's Educational Psychology Service is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Educational Psychologist to join our innovative and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain high-quality practical experience while preparing for future professional training as an Educational Psychologist. Working alongside experienced Educational Psychologists, you will support the delivery of psychological services for children and young people aged 0-25 across Torbay.
You'll contribute to assessments, consultations, interventions, training, project work and service development activities that make a genuine difference to children, families and educational settings.
About The Role
As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you will: Support psychological assessment, consultation and intervention work under professional supervision. Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, colleges and partner agencies. Contribute to Torbay's innovative inclusion and neurodiversity initiatives, including our Experts at Hand model.
Assist with Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programmes and workforce development activities. Support research, project work, evaluation and service improvement initiatives. Develop your own professional knowledge and experience in preparation for doctoral training in Educational Psychology.
About You We are looking for someone who: Holds an honours degree in Psychology and is eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. Has experience working with children and young people. Has an interest in educational psychology, inclusion and SEND.
Is an excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with families and professionals. Has strong analytical, organisational and ICT skills. Is committed to equality, inclusion and reflective professional practice.
Why Join Torbay? Our Educational Psychology Service is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed support that helps children and young people thrive. You'll receive regular supervision from qualified Educational Psychologists and have opportunities to contribute to service innovation, training and development activities.
In return, we offer: A supportive and experienced Educational Psychology team. High-quality professional supervision and development opportunities. Hybrid working arrangements.
The opportunity to gain invaluable experience before applying for Educational Psychology doctoral training. A chance to live and work in beautiful Torbay, where stunning coastline, excellent amenities and a strong community combine to create an exceptional quality of life. Safeguarding Torbay Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Join us and take the next step towards a rewarding career in Educational Psychology. If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser: https://www.
torbay.gov.uk/assistant-educational-psychologist/ For an informal chat please contact Lorraine O'Callaghan on 07795121027 or lorraine.
ocallaghan@torbay.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 5th October 2026. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however, this advert will not close before 21st September 2026.
If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possibl
Benefits
- Essential: Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above preferred) or equivalent qualification conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership/Registration with the British Psychological Society. Eligibility to apply for Doctoral training in Educational Psychology. Experience of working with children and young people aged 0–25. Experience of applying psychological knowledge within educational, community or related settings. Experience of working collaboratively with families and professionals.
Pay for this role
$38,607 to $43,115 per year
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