Educational Psychologist

About Us

Together, we're inspiring young minds. Join us as we transform the lives of children and young families in Oxfordshire. Join us on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We're seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

Main duties of the job

Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of an expert team of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists, and dedicated administrative support staff. Together, we apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people.

About us

There are opportunities to provide training and support in various areas, including developing the LA response to EBSA, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training and supervision, SENCo supervision for school staff, Oxfordshire Relational Schools Project, a Maths course designed by the EPS, Postvention training, and Critical Incident Support.

Job responsibilities

We benefit from close links with doctoral training courses and value the contribution of Trainee Educational Psychologists to our service each year. We are now expanding to meet increasing demand for high-quality service delivery from an established traded service with schools and other partners. There are three area teams based in Banbury, Didcot, and Oxford.

About the Role

We work collaboratively with young people, their parent/carers, educational setting staff, and other professionals. Key duties include managing traded time within a cluster of schools by developing relationships with SENCOs and school professionals, as well as supporting the LA with EHCNAs.

We are a team of reflective practitioners who value professional development and strong peer support. As a team member, you will be supported through an initial induction, regular line management, supervision, and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist (or will be) with HCPC registration. Applications from Trainee Educational Psychologists seeking a September 2025 or 2026 start are welcome.
• committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
• possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• seeks opportunities for personal development.
• works within a consultative/joint problem-solving framework.
• actively challenges discrimination and promotes inclusion and diversity.
• enthusiastic, creative, and determined to positively impact children's lives through psychology.
• empathetic with excellent written communication skills and competent in IT.
• well-organized with good diary management skills.
• a supportive team member contributing to service development.

Rewards and Benefits

• Further earning opportunities for EPs with over one year of experience through additional EHCNA psychological advice at a competitive rate.
• Recognition of your three-year training doctorate as local government continuous service, plus prior relevant service.
• Opportunities to apply psychology creatively across different contexts.
• Stimulating CPD opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction with a reduced patch for newly qualified EPs.
• Excellent peer support.
• Flexible working arrangements with provided IT equipment.
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
• Annual leave starting at 28 days, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Opportunities for sessional work post-qualification for additional pay.
• Membership of the LG pension scheme with up to 19.9% employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health & wellbeing support.
• Family-friendly policies, cycle to work, electric car schemes, and staff discounts.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Would you like to know more?

For an informal discussion, contact:

Anne-Marie Baverstock, Senior Educational Psychologist (South), at

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Oxfordshire County Council values a diverse workforce and promotes inclusive practices. We have staff network groups for peer support and education.

Our commitment to:

• Guaranteed interview schemes for disabled applicants, care leavers, and those transitioning from HM Armed Forces, who meet essential criteria.

Our commitment to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults, with recruitment reflecting these commitments.

Our commitment to:

• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, part-time, job sharing, and others, depending on role requirements.

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