Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologist Chatham, Kent | Hybrid Working Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time (Minimum 3 Days per Week) Salary: Soulbury A3-8 (£49,215-£59,809) plus up to 3 SPA points (maximum salary £65,423) Why Join This Service? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Educational Psychology Service that genuinely invests in its people. Alongside a varied and rewarding caseload, you'll benefit from excellent support, flexibility, and opportunities to develop your career. Benefits Salary: Soulbury A3-8 (£49,215-£59,809) plus up to 3 SPA points (maximum salary £65,423) Recently qualified Educational Psychologists start from Soulbury A5 Permanent full-time or part-time contracts (minimum three days per week) Flexible hybrid working between home and the office Manageable patches High-quality supervision and peer support Additional supervision for psychologists at the beginning of their careers Dedicated business support to reduce administrative workload Opportunities to develop specialist interests and lead projects Excellent CPD, training, and career progression Strong links with doctoral training programmes through teaching, research, and trainee placements Regular reflective practice and service development days Essential user allowance and mileage reimbursement Excellent transport links, with London approximately 40 minutes away by high-speed rail About the Role - Educational Psychologist Working with children and young people aged 0-25, you'll apply psychology across individual, group, and whole-system approaches, helping to improve outcomes and promote inclusion. You'll work alongside children, young people, families, schools, and partner agencies, providing: Consultation Psychological assessments Intervention and therapeutic support Training Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) Systemic and project workEach school and academy has a named Educational Psychologist, allowing you to develop meaningful relationships with education settings while supporting SEND services and wider psychological practice. Areas of Practice The role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, including: Consultation and statutory assessment work Early intervention Therapeutic approaches Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) ELSA and MeLSA programmes Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) Public health projects Support for vulnerable learners and the Virtual School Service development and innovative psychology projects About You Applications are welcomed from: HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists Final-year Trainee Educational Psychologists expecting HCPC registration upon successful qualificationYou'll be someone who: Places children, young people, and families at the centre of your practice. Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes. Applies psychology creatively and effectively. Builds strong relationships with schools, families, and professionals. Values reflective practice, supervision, and continuous learning. Brings initiative, flexibility, and a solution-focused approach. Location The role is based in Chatham, Kent, operating under a flexible hybrid-working model, combining home working with office-based days. The location offers easy access to London, the Kent countryside, and the coast. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your professional development is supported, and your work has a lasting impact on children, young people, and families, please do not hesitate to apply