Job Introduction
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our creative and friendly service. This year, our service has led on nationally recognised programmes: our EP-led literacy approach, local and regional school non-attendance projects, and joint work with the Virtual School for care-experienced children. ELSA and district-commissioned non-attendance work are two in-demand examples. We continue to use psychology in everything we do to change and improve the life experiences of children and families in Staffordshire.
We’re central to Staffordshire’s Enhanced Assess–Plan–Do–Review (EAPDR) pathway, using psychology in a preventative, collaborative and creative way. As an Assistant Educational Psychologist, you would have an important role in working alongside an EP delivering evidence-based approaches.
We are looking for individuals who are planning a future career as Educational Psychologists, who want to work creatively in applying psychology to achieve great outcomes for our children and families in Staffordshire.
A comprehensive programme of induction, supervision and training will be provided offering excellent preparation for the role and for any future steps towards training to be an Educational Psychologists.
Assistant Educational Psychologist Scale Point 2 – 5 (£37,265 to £41,616)
We have 4 posts available to start September 2026, fixed term for one year and will be based in either Burton, Stafford Newcastle or Lichfield.
Main Responsibility
You will be embedded in our district teams across Staffordshire, and as such you will be an integral part of working with Educational Psychologists on:
- school based preventative work aligning to the White Paper proposals
- research
- team and service development groups
- commissioned projects such as the wraparound pathway.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) initiatives
- early years work and Enhanced Assess, Plan, Do, Review (EAPDR)
The Ideal Candidate
You will:
- hold a first degree in psychology or postgraduate equivalent qualification
- be eager to add to our diverse practice, working creatively in applying psychology to achieve great outcomes for our children and families in Staffordshire.
- be able to demonstrate a range of experience working with children and young people, demonstrating the outcomes for the work that you have undertaken.
AEP current team members comments April 2026:
“The AEP role is really varied, and I have learnt so much through the wide range of experiences I have had so far. The team is incredibly supportive and approachable, and I have been provided with many opportunities to observe different ways of working, ask questions, and build my skills and confidence in practice. It’s a fantastic role to be in!”
“The AEP role at Staffordshire is an amazing opportunity to apply Psychology in practice, develop your skills as a practitioner, and work with an incredibly supportive and knowledgeable team. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the role so far!”
For more information contact Vanessa Willis, Senior Educational Psychologist vanessa.willis@staffordshire.gov.uk
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post
For further information please contact: eps.queries@staffordshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 17.5.26
Interview date:
Stage 1 week beginning 3.6.26
Stage 2 week beginning 18.6.26
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people.
We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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