North Northamptonshire Council - Educational Psychologists (5 posts) & Senior Educational Psychologist ( 1 post)

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE

The important contribution of Educational Psychology to key outcomes for children and young people is well-recognised in North Northamptonshire, such that a significant expansion of the LA Educational Psychology Service has been agreed – offering a range of stimulating work and opportunity for career progression. We are looking for motivated, committed, and passionate Educational Psychologists (EPs) to come and join us at this exciting time to help our children and young people to achieve their aspirations, through a range of direct and systemic work. We are interested in applications, including: from TEPs currently on educational psychology doctoral training programmes who are due to qualify in September 2026; and from qualified EPs who are interested in the role(s) above appropriate to their experience.     

North Northamptonshire EPS is a consultation-based, solution-oriented, and child-centered service rooted in Positive Psychology. The service provides core work, including Early Years, Critical Incident, and statutory input for the Local Authority; and commissioned work at the individual, group and organisational level to schools and other settings, which have recently included Social Care and Public Health. The service has 4 Specialist Senior EP posts focused currently on: Children with a Social Worker; Diversity; Early Years / Early Intervention; and Social Inclusion; and enhanced posts for leading: our Targeted Mental Health in Schools (TaMHS); Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA); and Mediated Learning Support Approach (MeLSA) programmes. We promote emotional wellbeing for staff working in schools through our training, coaching and supervision offer. In order to continue to consistently provide up-to-date evidence-based support to our clients, an on-going comprehensive CPD programme is available for all members of the EPS. Recent CPD has included Neuro-Affirmative Practice, MeLSA, and Dynamic Assessment, as we strive to work more inclusively, effectively and with a strong anti-racist approach to our work.

We support the development of new staff to our profession through employing 4 Assistant EPs and providing placements for TEPs, (currently 4) who almost always then go on to take-up employment with us post qualification. All qualified EPs carry a generic EP workload as well as any additional responsibility. 

Applicants must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or, in the case of trainee EP’s, expecting to have their registration confirmed following the completion of their recognised training course’

We are very proud of our effective, friendly and supportive service, and you will be working alongside other committed professionals to maintain high standards. We are significantly involved in leading the current drive within the LA to maximise inclusion in our local educational settings. We are currently leading on developing and co-producing an ambitious programme for all our mainstream schools to be trained in relational approaches and trauma informed practice, and to embed these in their policies and practice.

The above posts represent exciting opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, through addressing more smartly the increased demand in accessing ours and related services. Please see the full Job Description / Person Specification provided for each post. 

For all successful applicants, we will provide a comprehensive induction programme and additional support for newly qualified EPs; and for those newly taking-on senior EP roles.

The EPS supports flexible working, including from home, through full IT provision and modern office accommodation. We encourage colleagues to frequently work in our office – to maximise mutual support and collaboration. 

North Northamptonshire EPS is a Safer Recruitment service, and all successful candidates will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. North Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from ethnic minority communities.

For informal discussion, please contact Mike Simons, Principal Educational Psychologist mike.simons@northnorthants.gov.uk  07912 187268; or one of our Senior EPs (SEPs): -

cliff.turner@northnorthants.gov.uk,  team manager for Kettering/Rushden.

rebecca.judge@northnorthants.gov.uk team manager for Wellingborough. 

yvonne.needham@northnorthants.gov.uk, team manager for Corby /East Northants.

Deadline for applications for both posts is midnight on Sunday 21st December 2025.

Please apply via the link.