Educational Psychologist

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Soulbury Educational Psychology - Scale A Point 4 £51,383 - 9 £61,721

Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Base Location: Hyde Town Hall, Market Street, Hyde, SK14 1AL

Assessment Date: To be arranged

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you bring compassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation, and courage to your practice? If so, Tameside is looking for you.

The Role

Tameside Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner to support the development and growth of our new and innovative service. Tameside is an evolving service and as such provides a unique opportunity for practitioners to practice an ethical model of service delivery and shape the focus of delivery. We are building a service that has high expectations of practitioners, but also provides a positive and innovative working environment, where decisions are made as a team and everyone’s contribution is valued.

Currently we are involved in influencing and shaping the wider SEND support systems and the ‘Expert at Hand’ programme. As part of our role we advocate for our most vulnerable pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs; neurodiversity and the early years. In addition to this we are developing our therapeutic offer for CYP and school staff, through the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Our initial model of service delivery was co-produced with Tameside children and young people (CYP). This has led to us in trialling a community psychology-based approach and are constantly aiming to gain feedback from service users so that we work in a way that reflects the needs of the community in which we serve. Tameside has links with Salford and Bury EPS which means there will be support and development opportunities across all three LA’s.

These core values of our service are: Kindness; Curiosity; Connection; Authenticity and; Reflection. Our mission is: Applying psychology collaboratively to facilitate change through hope and creativity.

Tameside EPS has an influential role in the development and implementation of council policy and strategy. We have good links across Greater Manchester and with the University of Manchester, including members of our team working on the EP Doctorate.

About the role:

• To undertake the role and duties of an Educational Psychologist and deliver a service to a number of Tameside schools and establishments.
• You will be directly responsible for delivery of a psychological service to a number of schools, settings and psychological advice to the authority as requested.
• In addition, you will support the Local Authority in fulfilling Statutory duties and developing the ‘Expert at Hand’ programme.

About You

We are looking for:

• Educational Psychologists that are committed to offer the highest of quality service to Tameside children and young people, families, schools, services and the local authority;

• An ability to apply psychology creatively in order to maximise impact and contribute to Tameside Council priority areas;
• Dynamic and hardworking team players that are able to work both independently and part of a team;
• Psychologists that are good generalists in the first instance with interests and experiences from a range of areas;
• Fully qualified and HCPC registered Educational Psychologists but we welcome applicants in training;
• Educational Psychologists with an interest in service development and being part of a service that continues to evolve overtime.

All posts require:

• Subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
• Driving Licence and own transport.

You can expect:

• Induction package for new starters;
• Professional Supervision;
• Access to service resources;
• A professional and supportive group of colleagues from across all the EP services;
• Opportunities to be involved in research and projects;
• IT support with email and internet access;
• Administrative support.

About Us

Hear from Jill Colbert OBE, Director of Children’s Services

“When I first joined the council at the beginning of 2025 I was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of my colleagues.

“The reason why I came to Tameside was because I knew we could do fantastic things for our families here.

“Whilst we’re currently a children’s service on a significant improvement journey, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together, and this is already making a difference for our children.

“I know from the feedback from our Commissioner, Ofsted and our Strategic Improvement Partner, that families are seeing and feeling the impact of the thoughtful and compassionate support delivered by our workforce.

“We know that if we keep children at the centre of our thinking and our actions, we will create meaningful change for them that lasts.

“We are also growing and investing in our future. We have a range of specialist services for children, giving social workers quick access to expert help that makes complex decisions easier and supports better outcomes. Our Social Work Academy is led by people who bring passion to learning. We are strengthening our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have invested in innovation and improvement so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.

“Together, we are creating a proud, inclusive, and safe environment where great practice can truly flourish. And I feel incredibly privileged to lead this journey alongside such dedicated colleagues.

“Be a part of something great, be a part of our improvement journey and join us at Team Tameside.”

Our Heart of Support Practice Approach

At Tameside, we believe in:

• Compassion – understanding the lived experiences of children and families.
• Curiosity – asking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.
• Collaboration – working together across services to deliver joined-up support.
• Conversation – listening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.
• Courage – leading with courage, making bold and compassionate decisions that put children first.

This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact Erica Douglas-Osborn on: erica.douglas-osborn@tameside.gov.uk