Enfield Council
Educational Psychologist
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**Maingrade Educational Psychologist – Enfield Council
Key Details
- Reference Number: PEO-002707
- Salary: Soulbury Scale A 5–10 (+ up to 3 Special Payment Allowances, SPAs). Previously awarded SPA points will be honoured.
- Location: Enfield Civic Centre (hybrid working arrangements)
- Contract Type: Permanent (full time: 36 hours/week); flexible part-time (0.6+ FTE) possible
- Department: People
- Division: Educational Psychology Service
- Closing Date: 27/07/2026
- Advertised Benefits: Outer London Allowance
About the Role & Enfield Council
Enfield Council is seeking enthusiastic and skilled Maingrade Educational Psychologists (EPs) to join its well-regarded Educational Psychology Service (EPS), dedicated to supporting Enfield’s children, young people, and families. Our EPS is committed to:
- High-quality, inclusive support for all learners
- Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
- Multi-agency collaboration across schools, health, and social care
- Leading innovation in areas such as neurodiversity, ADHD, adoption and permanent fostering (LAC), and emotional wellbeing
The service currently delivers or contributes to:
- Virtual School for Looked After Children (LAC)
- Youth Justice Services and CAMHS neurodevelopmental pathways
- Primary Behaviour Support (SWERRL) and ELSA/MeLSA
- Autism and developmental psychology (Enfield Advisory Service for Autism – EASA)
- School Admissions and Mental Health Support Teams
Your Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, impartial psychological assessments and interventions to address learning barriers, emotional difficulties, and social challenges for children and young people.
- Work closely with teachers, parents, and multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised education and wellbeing plans.
- Support trauma-informed practice, including work with children impacted by adversity, abuse, or familial disruption.
- Contribute to specialist projects, such as autism referral and support, CAMHS integration, or behaviour support services.
- Enhance inclusion and equity in education by fostering culturally responsive and multilingual-personnel-friendly approaches.
- Build strong partnerships with schools, social workers,volluntary sector bodies, health services, and other agencies.
- Model professionalism and adherence to safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.
About Enfield Council as an Employer
Enfield is London’s seventh-most diverse borough, offering vibrant communities, diverse landscapes (from urban centres to green spaces), and opportunities to connect across cultures. The Council prioritises transparent, inclusive leadership and delivers exceptional services through proactive, collaborative teams.
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Key Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration: Soulbury Scale, exceptional SPA opportunities, and Outer London Allowance.
- Flexible, hybrid working: Designed to support work–life balance.
- Outstanding training and development:
- Service-wide CPD programmes with workshops, conferences, and peer supervision.
- Shared peer and individual supervision with senior colleagues.
- Strong ties to doctoral training and support for trainee educational psychologists.
- Supportive culture: Demonstrated commitment to team wellbeing and belonging.
- ** مدیری واعات incentives:** Free car parking at the Civic Centre base, dedicated business support, and collaborative opportunities with teams like SEN, School Improvement, and Public Health.
Company Values:
We encourage a culture of empathy, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving, placing Enfield families and schools at the heart of everything we do. Flexible working arrangements are available; visit Enfield Council’s Flexible Work page for details.
Location & Office Facilities
- Primary site: Enfield Civic Centre, with hybrid working flexibility for an optimal balance between office collaboration and remote work.
- Amenities: Free parking, well-appoint co-located office.
- Cohort opportunities: Work closely with School Improvement, SEN support, and Public Health centres to further integration across areas.
About the Educational Psychology Service (EPS)
The EPS productivity relies on its inclusive, experience-driven, and emotionally attuned team. Successful candidates will feel empowered to:
- Build relationships within assigned school ‘patches’ to deepen collaborative impact.
- Engage in commitment-building and peer learning, including formal supervision and staff appraisals.
- Work with a team that includes Senior EPs with additional expertise in autism, ADHD, and school behaviour.
Your Impact
As an EP, you will:
- Contribute to improving learning outcomes and emotional resilience in diverse student populations.
- Be part of a trusted hub within Enfield’s local authority, collaboration that extends from schools to healthcare partners.
Selection Process
- Applications will be assessed based on responses to Essential/Desirable criteria in the Job Description & Person Specification.
- Discretion: Names or contact details in applications will be hidden during shortlisting—please submit a numbered CV and application form without personal identifiers.
- Nominations will only be reviewed from the first batch, so early applications are encouraged.
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Why Join Enfield Council?
- Pension benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Leave entitlements: Up to 32 days annual leave (including 8 public holidays + extra Christmas closure).
- Transport support: Interest-free season ticket loan scheme (repaid over 3 or 10 months).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential access to counselling and life-support resources for staff and families.
- Health & wellness discounts, bike schemes, and flexible working options.
Safeguarding & Inclusion: Our Commitments
Enfield Council is challenged by safeguarding children and young people and upholds rigorous ethical recruitment practices, requiring all candidates to pass an enhanced DBS check with child and adult barred lists.
This role particularly values candidates who:
- Possess a deep commitment to diversity and equity.
- Speak languages that further support inclusive services.
- Bring experience or empathy around trauma-informed approaches.
Flexibility Smoke Stingers
- Role cannot be considered if you have submitted applications in the last 6 months.
- Collaborative culture enables agile arrangements and working models:
- Respond quickly to evolving child and young person needs.
- There are no biases against working parents flexibility requests for working parents aligned with the dedicatory work-life strategy.
Apply Now
For full details, including essential criteria and the Person Specification, refer to the advert on Enfield Council’s portal. To apply, please submit a complete application via the Council’s application system. Ensure that your statement holistically covers the required competencies—EPs required to address perspectives in:
- Cultural awareness
- Innovation
- Emotional intelligence
- Sustainable progress
Current Evidence of Openness
Please refer directly to:
- Arno Basson ([Office profile](https:// Bowen, M. (2024)), see quote extract from the EPS “incoming Joiner Reflection”) or other testimonials on Enfield EPS Website. To seek additional information, ask Maria Evangelou, maria.evangelou@enfield.gov.uk.
Enfield Council’s Safeguarding Promise
“We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and entrust all staff to share in the dedicated effort.”
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