London Borough of Newham
Educational Psychologist
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Educational Psychologists – Newham (Up to £66,748 p/a)
Salary & Benefits: Pay scales and inner London weighting, plus SPA points, are honoured. All Soulbury scales apply.
About Newham
The London Borough of Newham, a lively and diverse borough glimmers the heart of East London, with easy access to **London City Airport **and the Olympic Park. Its location at Dockside positions it exceptionally close to major transport hubs.
Newham prides itself on an inclusive ethos, determined to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our vision is to provide transformative education and services ensuring no young person is left behind. As a consultation service, collaboration with parents and professionals is fundamental, guaranteeing accessibility of psychology for all.
If you share our dedication to enabling children and young people’s aspirations, celebrating their achievements, and ensuring those with SEND thrive through supportive education and access, we’d love you on our team.
Now is a sparkling opportunity to grow as an Educational Psychologist (EP). We’re recognised positively by schools and services. Ofsted highlighted our Educational Psychology Service (EPS) as a strength in Newham.
The Role
We’re seeking passionate and proactive Educational Psychologists committed to championing children and young people’s wellbeing through:
- Inclusivity across an array of educational settings, including:
- Mainstream and special schools
- Children’s centres
- Universities
- CDE (Children’s and Developing Services)
EPs are engaged in a rich portfolio of practices such as:
- Early intervention strategies
- Psychological assessments
- Systemic consultation
Developments in:
- Emotion coaching
- ELSA training and supervision
- Reflective supervision
- Strategic focus areas:
- EB Educational and Behavioural Support Arrangements (EBSA)
- Trauma-informed practice
- Critical incident support
There will be possibilities to contribute to community-initiated projects, including:
- Thriving Communities – a multi-agency collaboration to:
- Improve attendance
- Reduce exclusions
- Enhance well-being of vulnerable youth within outside-school violent environments
- Youth Empowerment Service – joint initiative with University of East London (UEL) focusing on systemic work and group supervision
- CHAND (**CHildren with Autism in Newham Utility Improvement team) "Every child deserves to shine!" – unique multidisciplinary collaboration providing tailored support for autism through assessment and intervention services
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This role offers:
- Career growth opportunities
- Competitive retainer packages
- Including an annual additional increment above the standard yearly rise
Ideal Candidate
We welcome:
- EPs with experience, newly qualified or in training
- Full/part-time availability considered (minimum 0.6 FTE) We specifically seek applicants from minority communities to strengthen a diverse EPS team reflecting the borough's demographics.
Professional requirements:
- Be professionally qualified HCPC registration OR
- In Year 2 or 3 of a recognised training programme, willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check
Benefits
We prioritise fostering a supportive and progressive work environment. Applicants can expect:
- Inclusive and anti-racist culture; diversity, equity and inclusion are core values.
- Exceptional induction and ongoing training: Wellbeing-focused supervision, ring-fenced Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and clear learner support such as admin and IT assistance.
- Proactive administration support: Dedicated admin services to minimise bureaucratic burdens.
- Flexibility:
- Hybrid working options with ‘Smarter Newham’ technological frameworks.
- Option to work from home where needed.
- Bus-pass season ticket loan
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Local Authority pension
- Relocation allowance
Inclusive choices:
- A ‘disability adaptive team'; policies focusing on equal opportunities for all candidate backgrounds.
- Safeguarding responsibilities: Vigilance towards children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Enhanced staff wellbeing service (access to discounts and physical health support via a vetted council scheme). A competitive collective package, including:
- Comprehensive mental health and physical health provisions.
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Next Steps
Urgently seeking EP candidates prepared to deliver effective psychological interventions tailored to the needs of children, young people, and families. Your commitment to collaborative, multi-agency working must reflect our valued work.
To discuss further, contact: Valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk, Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk or Sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk
Application: See Educational Psychologist - Newham Candidate Experience Site or [Educational Psychologist – Newham Official Recruitment](https://[oraclecloud link]) for the full JD and submission instructions.
Deadline for submissions: 31st July 2026
Additional Information
Newham honours a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination based on age, disability, race, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Evaluate applications purely on merits and qualifications.
Pre-screening process: Confidentiality protocols apply—name and identification removal is required from any documents submitted.
HR candidate privacy policies:
Anonymity: Applicants’ information will be neutralised (personal identifiers removed) prior to decisions.
Your details may be shared with Cifas, who diligently monitors for potential fraud, malpractice or unlawful conduct—any breeches could lead to service restrictions.
For details regarding data protection rights and governance standards, view Cifas’ Privacy Notice.
About Us
The London Borough of Newham boasts a uniquely youthful and ambitious population. Central to East London, it houses a mix of:
- Historic sites
- Olympic Park (famous home of the London Stadium)
- Thriving arts culture, particularly at Theatre Royal Stratford East
- University of East London, with campuses at Stratford and Royal Albert Dock
- Major entertainment hub Westfield Fashion Capital
With world-class public transport (trains, tube, DLR) and future expansion via Crossrail services, living and working here is strategically prime.
Apply today and help shape the future for hundreds of youngdings through excellence in child psychology. Onward, we await your inquiry.
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