Educational Psychologist

Salary: £49,215 - £59,809 per annum (plus 1-3 SPA points, if applicable)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: To be arranged following shortlisting

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, with a strong commitment to equality and inclusion?

Wiltshire Educational Psychology Service is a values-driven service, underpinned by a foundation of kindness, respect, and integrity. Our skills and experience are highly valued with the local authority, and we are excited to be central to the local authority’s developing Experts at Hand model and Wiltshire’s commitment to supporting inclusive practice.

As a team we work within a collaborative and dynamic environment, and EPs engage with peers, trainees, and assistant psychologists, and well as colleagues across a range of teams in education, health, and social care.

Educational Psychologists work on a patch basis, serving as link to a selection of schools, as well as playing a vital role within Wiltshire’s SEND and Inclusion service, offering diverse services, actively participating in decision-making processes and contributing to county-wide initiatives. With connections to Southampton and Bristol Doctoral programs, we provide ongoing opportunities for trainee supervision.

Your strong values of equality, inclusion, and improving outcomes for all will shine as you participate in our continuous professional development (CPD) and supervision processes.

Join our mission to positively impact the lives of children and families in Wiltshire.

Why Us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

James Wood, Principal Educational Psychologist, email

[James.Wood@wiltshire.gov.uk] or call 01722 438161

Application criteria

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Please note: We have vacancies based in the following locations; Trowbridge / Salisbury / Chippenham and welcome applicants for one or multiple locations.

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Application Process

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