London Borough of Newham
Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist
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Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist
Salary: Up to £66,748 (plus All Soulbury scales, inner London weighting, and SPA points recognised)
Location: Dockside, Newham, East London (near London City Airport, Olympic Park, and Stratford)
Newham, a diverse, vibrant borough in East London, is committed to ensuring every child and young person with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) receives outstanding education and support. Our Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is recognised as a strength by Ofsted, and we prioritise collaboration with parents, schools, and other professionals to deliver accessible, inclusive care.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission and grow as a Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist in an organisation that values expertise, leadership, and innovation.
About the Role
- Purpose: Deliver evidence-based psychological services to children, young people, and families to improve their wellbeing and educational outcomes.
- Key Focus: Inclusion, multi-disciplinary teamwork, and reflective practice across a range of settings including:
- Mainstream and special schools
- Colleges
- Child Development Services
- Universities
- Youth services (Youth Justice & Youth Empowerment)
- CHAND (Children with Autism in Newham)
- Wildfire Service
- Work Streams:
- Systemic consultation
- Early intervention strategies
- Psychological assessments
- Therapeutic techniques
- Team development (emotion coaching, trauma-informed supervision)
- Leadership & Growth: Opportunities for supervision, project development, and team-building within the EPS.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
You must be:
- Experienced as an Educational Psychologist (EP)
- Registered (or in Year 2/3) with the HCPC, with willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
- Committed to:
- Supporting inclusion and safeguarding of vulnerable CYP (Children & Young People)
- Developing EP colleagues through supervision and training
- Reflective practice to enhance your and your team’s professional growth
- Flexible, creative, solution-focused problem-solving
- Collaborative work within multi-disciplinary teams
- Building strong relationships with schools, parents, and agencies
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Preferred Experience
- Experience across diverse educational settings (including autism, trauma, and emotional wellbeing support)
- Prior involvement in priority areas such as:
- Enhanced Visit Process (EVC/CPO)
- Emotion coaching & ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) training
- Trauma-informed practice
- Critical incident support
What We Offer
Newham is recognised as a great place to work, and we’re dedicated to supporting our team’s welfare, learning, and fulfillment:
✅ Positive, collaborative culture – ‘Newham Together’, built on trust and mutual respect ✅ Exceptional induction process ✅ negotiated hours & flexible/hybrid working arrangements with homeworking options ✅ Smarter Newham digital technology support ✅ Supervision: Excellent and frequent reflective supervision opportunities (paid time) ✅ Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Fully funded & prioritised with ring-fenced budgets ✅ Wellbeing services: Driven by the team – including private medical/concierge services, mental health first-aiders & group supervision ✅ Office facilities: Modern, well-equipped workspace with dedicated admin support ✅ Comprehensive IT support ✅ Discounts on local services (leisure, learning, irregular hours eating discounts) ✅ Enhanced home working: Reimbursement for home/work expenses (where applicable) ✅ Competitive pension scheme (Local Authority scheme) & relocation allowance ✅ Work-Life Balance: Supportive, family-friendly policies
Why Join Us?
- Commitment to anti-racism and inclusion – we champion diverse perspectives in our team to reflect Newham’s rich, multicultural community.
- Strategic work that makes a real difference: Unique initiatives like the CHAND service or Youth Empowerment partnerships with UEL ensure our work is both innovative and impactful.
- Transparent recruitment process – Anonymised to ensure fairness (remove personal data from uploaded documents)
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Next Steps
- Review the full Job Description HERE in detail to ensure here is no contradiction between information in this document and information in the full job description.
- Attach your anonymised supporting statement (max 2 A4 pages) explaining how you meet the criteria for the role. Avoid personal details.
- Apply: Newham Candidate Experience Site
Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Contact for Informal Discussions: valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk
Newham’s Commitment to You
- Fairness & Equality – We assess applications holistically based on merit with no bias based on age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, or sexual orientation.
- Safeguarding: All employees work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults may undergo DBS checks.
- Data Handling: Any personal data you provide to Newham or CIFAS will be processed for fraud prevention.
Further Information on Newham
Newham is at the heart of East London, offering: ✔ Proximity to London’s bustling transport networks (Tube, DLR, buses) ✔ Imminent Crossrail links (Stratford and Custom House stations) ✔ London City Airport (for quick international travel) ✔ Access to Olympic Park, QMUL, UEL, and natural green spaces in custom-built parks and harbourside walks ✔ Cultural hubs: Theatre Royal Stratford East, nightlife, and thriving arts scene. ✔ Sustainable growth: Newham has the youngest population in the UK and is the gateway to a dynamic future.
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