Assistant Educational Psychologist – Mid Essex
Position: Assistant Educational Psychologist - Mid Essex
Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time
Salary: £35,228 per annum
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Anywhere worker
Closing Date: 12 October 2025
Overview
Are you a psychology graduate eager to pursue a career in educational psychology? This fixed term/secondment opportunity offers a pathway to doctoral training as an Educational Psychologist and involves a blend of remote and office-based work.
The Role
An Assistant Educational Psychologist is a psychology graduate from a British Psychological Society accredited undergraduate programme or conversion course who is gaining applied experience in a relevant professional setting and assisting with the work of at least one Practitioner Psychologist, under their supervision. The role enables the development of a range of experiences and skills in preparation for progression to doctoral training in Educational Psychology. Occasional attendance at Essex County Council offices may be required.
What you’ll be doing
* Deliver Educational Psychology Services: Support the delivery of an educational psychology offer in Essex under supervision and line management.
* Professional Development: Support the acquisition of skills and experience for professional training; participate in supervision and undertake further development.
* Team Collaboration: Assist the Psychology team in providing a responsive, professional service for children and young people aged 0-25; work with colleagues to achieve objectives.
* Psychological Services: Assist qualified colleagues in providing psychological assessment, advice, consultation, training and intervention.
* Professional Competence: Work within professional boundaries and current knowledge.
* Safeguarding: Comply with safeguarding procedures to protect children and young people.
* Data and Compliance: Adhere to data storage, governance and health and safety requirements; comply with statutory duties.
* Performance Management: Meet targets within the performance framework.
* Assessment and Reporting: Gather information through direct work with children and staff; write accessible short reports and maintain accurate records.
* Interventions and Research: Contribute to planning and delivery of evidence-informed interventions and data collection.
* Service Improvement: Contribute to ongoing service development.
About you
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; high ethical standards, integrity and reliability.
* Ability to build collaborative working relationships and drive delivery.
* Knowledge of SEN and related legislation affecting children and young people.
* Self-motivated with the ability to develop within the role and enhance skills.
* Experience of working with children in educational or family-oriented settings; interest in applying psychology to SEN/Disability.
Essential requirements
* Degree in psychology (2:1 or above) or an approved conversion course or Master’s degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
* Eligibility for the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
How to apply
If you have what it takes, click APPLY. Please ensure you include a supporting statement. Include details of your degree and relevant work experience in your supporting statement or CV as we may not be able to consider otherwise. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a one-way video interview; final interviews will take place in December 2025 at a ECC office.
For more information, please email Resourcing.Team@essex.gov.uk
Why Essex?
Essex County Council offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for flexible working, development and public service impact within a large, dynamic local authority.
Equal opportunities
Essex County Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Note: This description is intended to reflect current role content and responsibilities; perform duties consistent with the role and organisational needs.
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