Bracknell Forest Council - Educational Psychologist

Join Bracknell Forest's New Experts @ Hand Team 

Help shape the future of Educational Psychology.

Are you a qualified or trainee Educational Psychologist looking for a role where your ideas, expertise and psychological thinking can make a genuine difference?

At Bracknell Forest, we're investing in an ambitious, psychology-led approach to SEND through our innovative Experts @ Hand service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, highly supportive Educational Psychology Service where you'll have the opportunity to influence practice, develop new ways of working and improve outcomes for children and young people across education, health and social care.

Why join us?
We're proud to offer Educational Psychologists a varied and rewarding role that combines:

• Psychological consultation, advice and intervention with schools, families and multi-agency partners
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and system-wide SEND reform
• A balanced workload across statutory and non-statutory work
• The chance to shape the developing Experts @ Hand service
• Support for developing specialist interests, research and professional leadership
• Regular peer supervision, CPD and collaborative team working

Our Educational Psychology Service is recognised for being inclusive, person-centred and trauma-informed, with a strong emphasis on early intervention, belonging and relationship-based practice.

What we're looking for
We're seeking a qualified Educational Psychologist, or a trainee nearing qualification, who is passionate about applying psychology to create meaningful change.

You'll be someone who:

• Builds strong, trusting relationships with children, families and professionals
• Enjoys collaborative consultation and systemic working
• Values evidence-informed and strengths-based practice
• Wants to contribute to innovative service development
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, early intervention and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND

What we offer
Alongside a competitive Soulbury salary, you'll benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working with one office day each week
• A stable, supportive local authority committed to staff wellbeing
• High-quality supervision and professional development
• Opportunities to lead projects and influence strategic developments
• A welcoming, experienced and collaborative EP team where your voice matters

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your practice, help shape services and make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must be professionally qualified and registered with the HCPC

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Please apply online via the link below.