Educational Psychologist

Job Description

Job Title: Educational Psychologist (2 posts)
Salary: £45,586 - £55,974 (including up to 3 SPA points) per annum (pro rata where part-time).
Grade: Soulbury A2 - 7 plus up to 3 SPA points

Fringe Allowance: £939 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 1 x 37 hours per week and 1 x 22.2 hours per week

About Us

Thurrock is served by the C2C railway which connects London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, meaning the average train journey time from London to Grays is 40 minutes. Thurrock also has easy access to the A13, M25 and Dartford Crossing.

Thurrock is one of the fastest growing populations in the Eastern Region, with an increasingly diverse community making for interesting and rewarding casework. Thurrock EPS has a continued focus on inclusion and diversity through a series of reflective and pro-active activities to ensure fair and equitable access to our service for all.

We put EP wellbeing and work-life balance at the forefront of what we do. We believe that happy EPs means better outcomes for our children and young people.

About the Role

At Thurrock EPS, you will be part of a team of Educational Psychologists with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and to offering the highest quality of person-centred services to children, young people and families living in Thurrock.

As a member of the team, you will work with children and young people from pre-school to post-16, provide crucial support for our most vulnerable residents through collaboration with teams such as the Virtual School and Youth Justice Service, as well as undertake a range of statutory duties. You will also participate in providing a traded service to schools and academies through a Consultation First model.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist (or pending on completion of the doctoral training)
• Have a commitment to promoting inclusion through your work with children, families, schools and other professionals
• Work collaboratively as part of an EP Team, taking a solution-focused approach to enhancing the quality and efficiency of the service.

DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this post.

In return we offer:

• Support, respect and full inclusion within our well-established and highly regarded EP service.
• Opportunities to deliver Educational Psychology creatively, in different contexts, and to explore new ways of working through research and project work.
• A commitment to CPD, professional and personal development.
• Regular one-to-one supervision, and opportunities for case discussion and peer support (including an enhanced supervision and induction programme for newly qualified EPs).
• A culture of a healthy work/life balance through flexible working arrangements and forward-thinking IT solutions.
• The opportunity to participate in service development and transformation in a rapidly changing environment.
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers

* Existing SPA points will be honoured following confirmation from your current employer.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 6th April 2026

Interview Date: w/c 13th April 2026

Additional Information

Please see contact details below for informal enquiries, and to request a copy of our recruitment brochure which details the many benefits of working for Thurrock EPS:

Malcolm W Taylor, Principal Educational Psychologist: Mwtaylor@thurrock.gov.uk

Louise Miller, Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist: louise.miller@thurrock.gov.uk

EP Support Team: EPSupport@thurrock.gov.uk

Thurrock Education Psychology Team (EPS) | Ask Thurrock

Our vision – An ambitious and collaborative community which is proud of its heritage and excited by its diverse opportunities and future.

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

Application Requirements

As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.

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About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council