Assistant Education Psychologist

Grade: Soulbury Assistant Educational Psychologist Scale/Point range 2 - 5 Salary: £38607 - £43115 Full-time/ Fixed-Term (1 - 2 years) Closing Date: 29/10/2026 Directorate: Children's Services Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: Soulbury Assistant Educational Psychologist Scale/Point range 2 - 5, £38,607 - £43115 (pro rata for part-time) Contract Type: Full-time / Fixed Term Contract 12 - 24 Months Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 29/10/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): 05/11/2026 - 06/11/2026 Reference: 2352 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Educational Psychologists (AEPs) to join the Educational Psychology Service in Waltham Forest. As an AEP, you will work alongside Senior Educational Psychologists (SEPs), Educational Psychologists (EPs) and Trainee EPs (TEPs) in their work with schools, parents / carers and multi-agency professionals.  Successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Experts at Hand to support early intervention and preventative approaches that enhance children's development, learning and emotional well-being. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are aspiring Educational Psychologists.  A comprehensive induction and training programme will be provided, offering excellent professional development opportunities and strong preparation for applying to Educational Psychology Doctoral Training programmes. The role will also include administrative responsibilities, data collection and analysis, resource development, and support for service projects and initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to gain high-quality experience within a supportive and forward-thinking Educational Psychology Service committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: To assist the Educational Psychology Service in the delivery of core services and early intervention work in schools, early years, colleges and other settings under the direct supervision of HCPC registered Educational Psychologists, and line managed by a Senior Educational Psychologist. Support school staff and families to meet the needs of children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, through observation, intervention and training. Support with the development, delivery and evaluation of programmes for schools, parents and children and young people, including frequent contact with schools, professionals and families. Support with quality assurance and service development of the Educational Psychology Service, including design, collection and analysis of outcome measures. Research and review the evidence-base relating to practice for supporting children and young people with SEND. Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: You will need a good psychology degree (2:1 or