Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and shaping inclusive practice? We are looking for a creative, motivated Educational Psychologist to join our supportive and forward-thinking team.
Durham’s SEND and Inclusion Support Service provides psychology-informed advice and support to over 260 schools. Through our Locality Educational Psychology Teams and Specialist Inclusion Support Teams, you’ll have excellent opportunities for collaboration, specialist development and leadership.
Join us and play a key role in strengthening inclusive practice across County Durham, making a real difference to children, young people and their families.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
As a Specialist Educational Psychologist, you will help shape and develop practice across our highly regarded service. You will contribute to the implementation of the SEND Reforms and Durham’s Experts at Hand offer, with dedicated time to influence strategic developments that promote inclusion and improve outcomes.
A particular focus will be developing Durham’s offer for children and young people with cognition and learning needs. Working with our multi-disciplinary Cognition and Learning, Motor and Sensory Team, you will:
- Support the implementation and roll out of MeLSA across County Durham.
- Build capacity within schools through evidence-based approaches.
- Develop our approach to understanding and supporting executive functioning across the age range.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen inclusive practice.
You will also provide supervision and support to Assistant Psychologists and Advisory Inclusion Teachers, helping to develop workforce capacity.
Supported by an Area Principal Educational Psychologist and the SEND Management Team, you’ll have regular opportunities for supervision, collaboration and professional development. Alongside your specialist responsibilities, you will provide Educational Psychology support to schools and contribute to EHC needs assessments.
This varied role combines strategic leadership, systems work and direct EP practice, making it ideal for an experienced Educational Psychologist who wants to drive positive change.
We encourage you to contact Lisa Henson, Area Principal Educational Psychologist, at lisa.henson@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
- A first degree in Psychology and recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.
- Appropriate experience working as an EP.
- HCPC registration.
- Your own transport or means of mobility to travel around the Local Authority.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2 November 2026.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package including 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after five years, Local Government Pension Scheme membership and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where applicable.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Key Details
Specialist Education Psychologist
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: £57,730 - £63,943 pa. (plus SPA points)
Hours per week: 37
Employment Location: Education Development Centre, Spennymoor.
Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026
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