Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council
Epworth Education Trust (Central office in Leigh, travelling to schools within the Trust)
Westleigh Lane
Leigh
WN7 5NJ
Salary: £47,688 - £57,954 (full-time equivalent)
37 hours per week - Part time hours or term time hours will be considered
Annual Leave: Generous entitlement - Minimum 27 days (rising to 32) plus bank holidays term-time only will be considered. Part-time will also be considered
Working Pattern: Mainly during the school day
With some flexibility for after-school training, meetings with families, and CPD delivery
Required for as soon as possible
Epworth Education Trust is seeking an Educational Psychologist to provide high-quality psychological services across our schools, supporting children’s educational, social, and emotional development. You will work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and mental health, helping children achieve their academic potential and thrive in life beyond the classroom.
In this role, you will:
Lead and develop psychological services across the Trust, fostering relational and trauma-informed approaches.
Balance direct work with children alongside consultation, assessment, training and strategic advice for staff.
Support all areas of SEND in line with the Code of Practice, using a solution-focused, preventative model with assessment via observation, consultation, pupil views, and direct work.
Inform interventions including classroom strategies, curriculum adaptations, therapeutic support, and referrals to external agencies such as CAMHS.
Plan and deliver SEND-specific CPD and training, working alongside Executive Leaders to support whole-school and Trust-wide priorities.
Contribute to the development of Education, Health and Care Plans and strategic SEND initiatives.
Evaluate and celebrate the positive impact of your work through teacher feedback, EHCP outcomes, case studies, learning walks, and school self-evaluations.
In the longer term, there may be opportunities to extend elements of the service to partner schools and external settings, broadening its impact and reach.
We are looking for an HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist passionate about inclusion, mental health, and helping children succeed academically and in life.
In return our Trust offers you:
A generous employer contribution towards LGPS pension
Access to Employment Assistance Programme
A strong and supportive Trust Central Team
Excellent CPD opportunities
Generous Holiday entitlement
Wellbeing Package
Salary sacrifice schemes.
Access to training opportunities and professional development
Applications should be through My New Term by following this link -
Further information available by emailing hr@epworthtrust.org.uk
All application forms should be returned by email with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size 12.
At the Epworth Education Trust, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.
We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Closing date: 10th November 12pm noon
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check The Epworth Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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