Are you an experienced Educational Psychologist who is passionate about Early Intervention and is experienced in SEMH and/or the Early Years of school?
North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist to develop the delivery of inclusive, evidence-based psychological services across the county.
About the service
North Yorkshire Council’s Education Psychology Service is a valued team within the Council. Our vision, is to develop a creative educational psychology offer, underpinned by consultation, empowering others, and creating sustainability. This post is positioned to respond to the national changes and focus on early inclusive practice.
The council is committed to growth of the EP team and to offer a balance of work at individual and systemic level. We are looking for an innovative psychologist who wants to join us in shaping the direction of our educational psychology service for the future.
We are committed to providing CPD opportunities, excellent supervision including with peers and a focus on team wellbeing. The team recently commissioned CPD from Kensington and Chelsea’s Bi-Borough Education Psychology Services to deliver a CPD day on consultation; the second part of this training will take place in March.
It really is a great time to join our growing and ambitious service.
About the role
This is a new role within our Educational Psychology Service, focused on early intervention and supporting local inclusive practice. Post holder responsibilities include:
· Leading the development of initiatives within the EP team, focused on Early Intervention approaches.
· Contributing to local authority initiatives and projects within the areas of specialism.
· Contributing to service planning and development related to the specialist area.
· Representing the EP team and contributing to relevant strategic groups and regional partnerships.
· Providing supervision to colleagues in their own work, including that with children and young people, related to the area of specialism.
· Working closely with partners such as Health, SEND Hub Advisory Teachers and Managers, Portage and Early Help to build capacity.
· Supporting development of our traded offer.
· Delivering effective psychological services to a group or cluster of schools , including statutory and non-statutory work.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience of impact within educational psychology services.
- Strong interpersonal skills and who want to be part of shaping our team.
- Passionate and creative about their area of specialism.
Why join us?
We can offer you a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Friendly, supportive colleagues with a breadth of interests and experiences
- A commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Commitment to supervision and team wellbeing through protected time
- Family friendly leave and generous annual leave offer
- Hybrid working with flexible working practices and hours.
- Generous relocation scheme - up to £8,000
- Fitness discounts: Discounted gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
- Lifestyle savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
- And more: Additional wellbeing support and employee assistance.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who have a master’s or doctorate level qualification in Educational Psychology and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You should be creative and forward thinking with the knowledge, skills, enthusiasm, and willingness to use psychological frameworks to facilitate positive change.
Please visit our designated campaign site for further information about the service and team on Educational Psychology key opportunities page.
For an informal discussion about the role then please contact Dr Ed Sugden, Senior Educational Psychologist, at Ed.Sugden@northyorks.gov.uk or Dr Nicola O’Driscoll, Senior Educational Psychologist at Nicola.ODriscoll@northyorks.gov.uk
Key dates:
Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026
Interview date: Friday 20th March 2026
Key documents
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is a required for appointment to this post.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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