Assistant Educational Psychologist

Assistant Educational Psychologist (x4) Full time

Soulbury Assistant Educational Psychology Scale (2-5) Plus casual Car users allowance

Fixed term/ temporary 12 months

Salford Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is looking for talented Assistant Educational Psychologists to support the development of our innovative service, to start in September 2026.

About the team:

We have an established service that has high expectations of practitioners, but also provides a positive and innovative working environment, where decisions are made as a team and everyone’s contribution is valued. This is an exciting time for the service as we are involved in influencing and shaping the wider SEND support systems, specifically around supporting our mainstream schools to meet the needs of vulnerable children. We wish continue to develop as a service and to continue to meet the ever changing needs of our community.

Salford EPS have an influential role in the development and implementation of council policy and strategy and is highly valued. We have good links across Greater Manchester and with the University of Manchester.

About the role:

The role of the Assistant Educational Psychologist is to provide support to the service to meet the Psychological needs of the educational network in Salford (0-25 years) and beyond. This is a role where you will be working in schools with staff, children and families on a daily basis. You will be expected to deliver training to teachers and Teaching Assistants (TAs). You will be able to :

Support the team to deliver on commissioned projects and deliver on its statutory duty regarding the SEND / EHCP assessment process.

Deliver and evaluate training and development opportunities for front line staff.

Co-ordinate, summarise and feedback on a range of evaluation exercises including the annual impact of the service data gathering.

Represent the service in a range of forums to promote the key messages of the team and develop and disseminate resources.

We are looking for:

An Assistant Educational Psychologist that is keen to learn and has a desire to progress

• Has a minimum of a 2:1 BPS recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology or equivalent
• You will be Registered with the British Psychological Society (Graduate basis for registration or Chartership (GBR/GBC).
• You will have significant experience working with children with additional needs (minimum of 2 years’ experience) directly in schools or other settings
• Proven ability to apply Psychology in practice
• Ability to travel around Greater Manchester as directed by the needs of the service.

All posts require:

• An Enhanced DBS Check
• Driving Licence and own transport

You can expect:

• induction package for new starters
• professional Supervision/ peer support
• access to service resources
• a professional and supportive group of colleagues from across the EP services and wider council
• Opportunities to be involved in research and projects.
• IT support with email and internet access
• administrative support

To find out more email EPS@salford.gov.uk to talk to a manager or current assistant EP.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.

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