Job Description

Package Description:

Educational Psychologist

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Location:

Hybrid - work from home, school, or office as needed

Hours:

37.5 per week (Term time) -

Full time, part time, and job share options available

Salary:

63,372 (pro-rated to 57,738 based on 41 working weeks)


Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people?



At

Together Trust

, we're looking for a

dedicated and dynamic Educational Psychologist

to join our Therapy and Specialist Support team -- someone ready to bring their expertise, creativity, and compassion to an organisation that truly values holistic, person-centred support.


Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

The Role

This is more than just a job -- it's a chance to be part of a multidisciplinary team that's transforming lives. You'll deliver

psychological assessments

providing

expert

consultation, guidance, and training

across our education settings and external schools, helping staff create environments where every child can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

What You'll Be Doing

Delivering

specialist psychological reports

for key stakeholders and professionals within the wider network. Using

applied psychology

to co-create strategies that remove barriers to learning for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Conducting

comprehensive psychological assessments

and needs analyses to ensure tailored, effective support. Collaborating in our

Trust-wide Clinical MDT

, contributing to supervision, and engaging in quarterly learning spaces. Supporting and mentoring

Assistant Psychologists

, and helping shape

training placements

for future Educational Psychologists. Delivering inspiring

training programmes

within the Trust and to external partners. Upholding the

highest professional standards

(BPS and HCPC) and committing to ongoing professional development. Helping raise the profile of our

Therapy and Specialist Support Services

through learning papers and wider professional engagement.

About You

You're a confident, compassionate professional who thrives on collaboration and innovation. You'll bring:

A

Doctorate in Educational Psychology

and

HCPC registration.

Significant post-qualification experience supporting children and young people in educational settings. Expertise working with

complex needs

, including learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, and mental health challenges. In-depth knowledge of

current educational systems

and

SEND frameworks.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, parents, carers, and professionals.

B

enefits

Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit

, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.

Occupational sick pay

and family friendly policies including

enhanced

maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.

Reward and Discount platform

offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.

Cycle to work

scheme Eligibility to apply for

Blue Light card

Proud to be a

real living wage employer

Refer a friend scheme

, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive

training and development opportunities

, including apprenticeship qualifications

Long service awards

including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of

Wellbeing

across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our

Employee Assistance Programme

for you and adults at your home

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you'll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.


Curious about us? Watch our quick career video to

see what it's like to work with us:

https://youtu.be/SEnw2o00T6E

At Together Trust, we believe in unlocking potential -- for the people we support and for our staff. You'll join a friendly, values-driven organisation that celebrates innovation, invests in development, and embraces flexibility. Every day, you'll be part of a team that's changing lives for the better.


Ready to make an impact?

Apply today and help us build brighter futures, together.

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).


This role will involve regulated activity.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.