Educational Psychologist

Job Description

Salary: £46,525 - £56,540

Hours per week: 37 hours

Location: Salisbury, Trowbridge or Chippenham

Educational Psychology Service - Building Bright Futures

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, with a strong commitment to equality and inclusion? Our Educational Psychology Service (EPS), operate on a foundation of core values like kindness, respect, and integrity.

We thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment where you'll have the opportunity to work alongside fellow Educational Psychologists, Trainees, and Assistant Psychologists.

As part of Wiltshire's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) service, the EPS holds a vital role by offering diverse services, actively participating in decision-making processes and contributing to county-wide initiatives. You will be encouraged to develop your skills as part of project work and our ongoing CPD programme, and with connections to Southampton and Bristol Doctoral programmes, there are frequent opportunities for trainee supervision.

In this role, you'll serve as the link EP for various educational settings, offering both statutory advice and preventative work. For the next academic year we will build on our innovative subscription model, further increasing the accessibility of support to our schools and communities. Your strong values of equality, inclusion, and improving outcomes for all will shine as you work with Wiltshire's young people, families, and settings.

Join our mission to positively impact the lives of children and families in Wiltshire.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .

For more details, contact James Wood, Principal Educational Psychologist, at or call .

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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