Assistant Educational Psychologist

Assistant Educational Psychologist

Location - Trafford Educational Psychology Service, 2nd Floor Waterside House, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7ZF

Salary range -Soulbury AEP scale point 2 5, £36,109 to £40,325

Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.

We will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.

Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.

Contract type Temporary

Temporary End Date - 31/03/2026 This post is linked to a funding stream that is guaranteed until March 2026. There is the possibility of the post being extended past March 2026, but this funding is yet to be confirmed.

Application deadline 10th November 2025

Interview date 26th November 2025

Interview type In person

About the Role

We currently have an exciting vacancy for an Assistant Educational Psychologist to work closely with Trafford's Early Years Service and Family Hubs. As part of the Government's Change Partnership Programme (CPP), Trafford is testing reforms for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion. There will be a focus on piloting programmes designed to improve young children's speech, language and communication development and social and emotional wellbeing (e.g. WellComm, ELKLAN, EY SEND Advocate, EY Emotional Literacy Support Assistant [ELSA]). Trafford is also implementing programmes linked to the government's new Best Start in Life strategy and developing its Family Hub offer.

As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you would be responsible for:

• Supporting the Senior Educational Psychologist with responsibility for Early Years.
• Accessing a suitable level of supervision as determined and set out by The Association of Educational Psychologists.
• Attending meetings, taking minutes and taking on agreed actions.
• Supporting with administrative tasks including maintaining records, collating information and communications with settings.
• Visiting schools and early education settings as part of a multi-disciplinary team to collaboratively support action planning.
• Supporting the delivery of workforce development and training activities for teachers and support staff working in the EYFS.
• Supporting project evaluation.
• Supporting the design, delivery and data analysis of surveys.
• Collaborating with Trafford's Family Hubs and supporting the implementation of the government's Best Start in Life strategy.
• Supporting projects aimed at improving home learning environments (HLE) for children in the early years.

About you

• You will have a first degree in Psychology (2:1 or 1) or equivalent (e.g. Masters in Educational Psychology)
• You will have eligibility and the desire to apply for the Applied Doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology
• You will have a passion for early years and be committed to promoting the government's new 'Best Start in Life' strategy
• You will demonstrate a strong commitment to continuing professional development and enjoy taking responsibility for new learning
• You will hold strong values around promoting children's inclusion and working relationally with colleagues and clients
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• You will be able to work independently and as part of a team
• You will be able to quickly establish and maintain positive professional relationships and work within multidisciplinary contexts
• You will have experience of applying your knowledge of child development and psychology in practice
• You will have previous experience of working in or with educational settings
• You will have excellent ICT skills and ability to use relevant software such as power point, excel, Microsoft teams etc.

About us

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential.

Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.

Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

Additional Information

Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications so, please do not delay in submitting your application.

An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.

You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office.

You will be required to drive in this role.

Contact Details

For further information or a chat please contact:

Dr Alison Gurney, Senior Educational Psychologist (Early Years Specialist)

About the benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

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