Trainee Educational Psychologist

Trainee Educational Psychologist | 10037 | Temporary Fixed Term Contract from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 | 37 hours per week | £32,564 to £34,515 per annum | Soulbury Trainee EP Scale (Points 3–4) | Norwich

Educational Psychology and Specialist Support (EPSS) – Norfolk

Are you completing Year 1 of your Doctorate in Educational Psychology in summer 2026?

Would you like to develop your professional identity within a supportive, forward-thinking Local Authority service?

Norfolk’s Educational Psychology and Specialist Support Service (EPSS) is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Educational Psychologist to join our team from September 2026 while completing Years 2 and 3 of doctoral training.

About the Role

This is a full-time Local Authority post designed to support your development as a future Educational Psychologist while contributing meaningfully to service delivery.

Post Holders Will

• Work within Norfolk EPSS for 130 days in each of the two employment years
• Undertake supervised applied practice across a range of statutory and preventative work
• Meet all university training requirements alongside service commitments

On days not allocated to Norfolk EPSS work, the university will be regarded as the approved employee base.

During Years 2 and 3 of training, you will be a valued member of the Norfolk EPSS team, contributing to consultation, assessment, intervention, training and systemic work across the authority.

Upon qualification, we encourage successful trainees to continue their professional journey within Norfolk EPSS.

About Our Service

Norfolk EPSS is a nurturing, collaborative and professionally curious service.

We are committed to:

• Reflective supervision tailored to individual needs
• A generous and varied CPD programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Developing innovative and evidence-informed practice

We are a multi-disciplinary team with strong, well-established relationships with schools and partner agencies across the county. Our service balances statutory responsibilities with preventative and systemic approaches to support inclusion and positive outcomes for children and young people aged 0–25.

We are proud of our supportive culture and our commitment to developing Educational Psychologists who feel confident, skilled and professionally empowered.

What We Offer

Structured, high-quality supervision

• A broad and balanced range of experiences
• Opportunities to develop areas of specialist interest
• A service that values trainee voice and contribution
• A welcoming and friendly team environment

Who We Are Looking For

We Welcome Applications from Candidates Who

• Will have successfully completed Year 1 of an accredited Doctorate in Educational Psychology prior to September 2026
• Are committed to inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people
• Are motivated to develop their practice within a collaborative Local Authority service
• Value reflective supervision and professional growth

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification [https://nccjoblibrary-buhfawbxbvb6brdj.a03.azurefd.net/10037_Trainee Educational Psychologist_CHS. docx] to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

Informal Discussion

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:

Dr Michael Straker, Senior Educational Psychologist - michael.straker@norfolk.gov.uk [michael.straker@norfolk.gov.uk]

Dr Ian Mann, Assistant Principal Educational Psychologist - ian.mann@norfolk.gov.uk [ian.mann@norfolk.gov.uk]

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.

Financial Benefits Such As

• ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.

[https://norfolk.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start]

• A Blue Light card [https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/] for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions

[https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-volunteering/work-at-norfolk-county-council/vacancies/recruitment-information-for-candidates] here.

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Closing date: 29 March 2026 at 23:55

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