Education Psychologist – Autism Anglia and Doucecroft School, Colchester
Location: Doucecroft School, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6
Salary: £50-60,000 per annum (pro rata, term-time only, plus additional training days)
Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year (term time only) plus 3 training days during school holidays
What The Role Involves
- Provide strategic leadership and clinical oversight of therapeutic services, ensuring evidence‑based, outcome‑focused delivery.
- Lead and develop an integrated model of therapeutic support across education, care, and health contexts.
- Deliver supervision, consultation, and professional guidance to therapy staff, promoting high standards of practice.
- Lead comprehensive psychological assessments and produce high‑quality reports with clear, evidence‑based recommendations.
- Design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic and behaviour support programmes for individuals and groups.
- Contribute to EHCP processes, statutory assessments, and multidisciplinary reviews to support effective provision.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to embed therapeutic approaches and improve outcomes.
- Drive service development, training, and capacity building, promoting understanding of psychological wellbeing, neurodiversity, and trauma‑informed practice.
What We’re Looking For
- Doctorate in Educational Psychology
- Registered with HCPC
- Experience of working with learners with autism or learning disabilities (highly advantageous)
- Experience delivering psychological assessments and interventions
- A valid driving licence (desirable)
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
Benefits & Support
- Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support, including free counselling
- 24/7 GP access, bereavement counselling and a probate helpline
- Comprehensive training, supervision and career development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Blue Light Card discounts across major retailers and services
- Life cover, dental support and independent financial advice
- A supportive and accessible leadership team
Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We welcome applications from all individuals who meet the requirements of the role and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments.
Please note: unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.
