Somerset Council - Educational Psychologist

Join Somerset’s Thriving, Compassionate Educational Psychology Team.

Somerset is an ambitious, friendly, and forward-thinking Educational Psychology Service and this is a genuinely exciting time to join us. Guided by our belief that Change is Possible, we are expanding our capacity and welcoming applications from:

• Qualified Educational Psychologists
• Trainee EPs in their 3rd year (qualifying Summer 2026)
• Year 2 Trainee EPs (interviews Summer 2026 for Sept 2027 start, dependent on vacancies)

Why Somerset? (What’s in it for you)
We offer an environment shaped by trust, professional autonomy, and wellbeing which includes: 

• Highly flexible working including remote, hybrid and autonomy over scheduling
• Generous annual leave and the option to purchase additional leave
• Strong CPD culture including funded development opportunities
• Excellent supervision model with Senior EP leadership
• Employee wellbeing support, gym discounts, Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 access to free, confidential support whenever you need it
• Excellent pension scheme with options for Additional Voluntary Contributions
• My Staff Shop discounts (retail, restaurants, cinema & more)
• Relocation package up to £8,000 for those moving to Somerset
• Stunning lifestyle benefits including coastline, countryside, festivals, and great transport links

Here’s what you’ll be doing
As part of a large, respected and growing team — including a Principal EP and Head of SEND Assessment & Review, 6 Senior EPs, 6 locality teams of EPs, 4 Assistant EPs and multiple Trainee EPs — your work will make a meaningful difference across the county.

You will contribute to:

• Traded work with schools, enabling early‑intervention and preventative psychology
• Statutory assessments providing advice as part of the EHC Needs Assessments
• Project work commissioned by the Local Authority
• Contribution to multi‑agency partnership working with locality teams, health partners, and the Virtual School.
• Integrated Mental Health Offer — including Mental Health Support Teams, ELSA, and preventative inclusion work.  We also have key leadership and delivery roles within the Neurodevelopmental assessment pathways.
• Critical Incident support, Early Years work, and joint working with SEND practitioners

Learn more about our work here:  Educational Psychology Service | Support Services for Education

What You Bring
We are looking for EPs who are:

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and families
• Skilled in consultation, collaborative problem‑solving and systemic practice
• Eager to contribute to service development and innovative psychology
• Committed to inclusive, anti‑discriminatory practice
• Registered with the HCPC (or working towards registration as a trainee)

Our Commitment to Inclusion
We serve a wonderfully diverse county, and we want our team to reflect the children and families we support. We warmly welcome those bringing different perspectives, lived experiences and cultural backgrounds.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to work as an Educational Psychologist in the UK. 

Want to Find Out More?
For an informal, friendly chat about the role, please contact:

• Anna Winch, Senior EP – 07976 697823
   Anna.Winch@somerset.gov.uk
• Carys Marfleet, Senior EP 
   Carys.Marfleet@somerset.gov.uk