Doncaster Educational Psychology Service is seeking qualified Educational Psychologists to join our friendly, supportive, and highly regarded service.
We are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND and promoting inclusive, high-quality education across schools and settings. Our Educational Psychologists work closely with children, families, schools, health, and care professionals to apply psychology creatively and effectively in supporting learning, wellbeing, and inclusion.
As a service, we are driven by our values: being inclusive, supportive, holistic, consultants, advocates, proactive, assertive and flexible. For us, that means that we continuously seek opportunities to work collaboratively and support each other, we see Educational Psychology as a role where the individual is part of a collective project, strongly linked with its community.
The role
You will undertake a diverse range of activities including:
- Consultation, assessment, and psychological advice
- Direct and indirect intervention work
- Training and workforce development
- Research and project work
- Whole-school and system-level development
The service enjoys strong multi-agency partnerships and works closely with our LA SEND team, Early Years, Behaviour Outreach and Sensory Impairment teams. We encourage innovation, creativity, and the development of specialist interests.
What we offer
We are an inclusive and supportive team with a strong commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing.
As part of our service, you will benefit from:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- An experienced, and supportive team
- Regular peer supervision and opportunities for collaborative practice
- Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
- Involvement in local and regional projects
- Opportunities to develop specialist interests and preventative practice
- A cap on statutory advice work to support wellbeing and workload balance, also allowing our EPs to work proactively
What you'll need
You will be enthusiastic about the contribution psychology can make to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, reflective practice, creativity, and flexibility.
Applicants must have:
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, or, in the case of Trainee EP’s, expecting to have their registration confirmed following the completion of their recognised training course
- Knowledge and application of psychological theory, research, assessment, and intervention
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A commitment to inclusive practice and ongoing professional development
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this post
For further information, please contact Raquel Avila at raquel.avila@doncaster.gov.uk or Jayne Manning at Jayne.manning@doncaster.gov.uk
Doncaster Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident employer.
Key Details
Educational Psychologist x3
Location: Civic Office / Remote (schools and settings)
Salary: Soulbury Scale A – SCP 3 – 8 + (3 SPA’s) £50,987 - £61,963
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
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