Main Scale Educational Psychologist
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/09/2026
Advert End Date:
30/09/2026 23:59
Salary:
Soulbury Scale A Points 3-8 £50,987 - £61, 963+ up to 3 SPAs in line with award criteria extending up to £67,779 per annum
Allowances:
Soulbury Scale A Points 3-8 + up to 3 SPAs £50,987 - £61, 963+ up to 3 SPAs in line with award criteria extending up to £6
Employment Location:
Bunnyhill, Agile Sunderland
Further Information
Main Scale Educational Psychologist
We are seeking to recruit qualified Educational Psychologists to join the EPS workforce. (We will be happy to receive applications from Year 3 or Year 2 Trainee educational psychologists completing their Doctoral training course qualification).
Salary: Soulbury Scale A Points 3-8 + up to 3 SPAs £50,987 - £61, 963+ up to 3 SPAs in line with award criteria extending up to ££67,779 per annum
PLEASE NOTE: NEWLY QUALIFIED EP’s WILL COMMENCE AT POINT 4 OF THE A SCALE
37 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements in place
Employment Location: Bunnyhill, Agile Sunderland
Number of posts: 3
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Join our Team
Together for Children Sunderland is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland
We are an outstanding Ofsted rated Children’s service. We are rebuilding and strengthening our Educational Psychology Service to develop an energetic and informed Team. Together for Children values the diversity and expertise that educational psychologists can offer ensuring that they are central and integral to new SEND reform plans. Rewarding opportunities exist for you to develop areas of particular interest for dissemination within the service as part of a continuous CPD programme.
So, if you are committed to supporting children and families in our communities and have the skills to promote and embrace our mission, we welcome hearing from you.
Why work with us?
Flexibility that fits your life: We understand the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours. We're committed to accommodating the diverse needs of a highly trained professional team.
Sunderland is a thriving City of cultural heritage which offers excellent access to rail, train and road networks across Britain. In harmony with agile working arrangements, our accommodation is modern and dynamic reflecting the spirit of growth, innovation iand enterprise in Sunderland.
The Educational Psychology Service offers an excellent remuneration package inclusive of payment of HCPC registration fees and advanced scale point progression at the start of employment.
We have access to high quality administrative support within the service, agile working arrangements which accommodate individual needs and we have scope to explore a wide range of resources in line with individual requests.
Grow with us
Your professional development matters. Benefit from our comprehensive induction package, high quality supervision and management systems and training modules suited to interests and talents.
We offer a structured model of appraisal throughout SEND teams based upon Thrive principles, peer support, and a supportive environment that encourages, reflective practice, access to varied CPD channels and protected time to develop relevant areas of interest.
A culture of inclusion: At Together for Children, we accept difference, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our employees, our services, and our community. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Be part of a happier, healthier workforce. We are proud to hold the Gold Better Health at Work award. We offer a wide-ranging and comprehensive programme of health and well-being support.
About the role
We are seeking to recruit up to 3 educational psychologists, (applications will also be accepted from those currently within Years 2 or 3 of a registered Doctoral training course) to join a passionate and committed team at the start of a journey to re-build and reframe the service, we are establishing new models of working to reflect the aims and principles of our statutory role, our continuing traded offer to school and other settings and our active response to new education reforms.
As an Educational Psychologist, you will have a crucial role in co-production of a multi-agency partnership model steering our ambitious plans to deliver our response to national SEND reforms; within new integrated service frameworks you will be well placed alongside professional colleagues to deliver an Experts at Hand model of interventions within community clusters. You will have a commitment to statutory responsibilities as well as our traded service offer to schools. You will provide purposeful assessment linked to educational psychological principles and research with scope to deliver strategies and systemic consultative approaches, psychometric investigation and therapeutic techniques.
You will have the opportunity to work in conjunction with a range of other professionals linked to improving outcomes and preparation for life for children, young people and their families. This is an exciting time and location to positively influence the lives of our children and young people, within Sunderland.
You can look forward to developing a rewarding and diverse portfolio of activities.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.We will also carry out an online internet search for information that is publicly available online that might suggest that you are not fit to work with children or young people.
We want you to apply if you:
Hold the qualifications specified.
Share our values. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races and ethnicities. We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Ready to make a difference?
For informal discussion please contact Karen Watson, Principal Educational Psychologist via email to arrange a convenient diary slot.
Karen.Watson@togetherforchildren.org.uk or peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk
We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. If you need assistance please email us at:
peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, where you will have the chance to meet us learn more about working with us and discuss their personal qualities and aspirations
Why work with us?
· Make a difference: Our work matters. The work we do is incredibly rewarding. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our children, families, and community.
· Inclusion: Thrive in our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of our employee networks, including Accessibility, LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Armed Forces and Menopause.
· Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work arrangements.
· Professional Development: Advance your career with our comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support, and supportive environment.
· Be part of a happier, healthier workforce: Benefit from our wide range of wellbeing activities and employee assistance programmes.
· Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards: for additional information please follow this link Together for Children Benefits and rewards · What our team think: About Us
We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races, and ethnicities. We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our EDI Lead EDI@togetherforchildren.org.uk or peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk so we can discuss any adjustments or support we can provide during the recruitment process or within the workplace.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked-after young person, are care experienced, or are a veteran.