Assistant Educational Psychologist

Would you like to be part of a creative and highly supportive Educational Psychology Service (EPS) learning to apply psychology to improve outcomes for children young people/adults their families and staff in a range of educational settings

If you do we are looking to take on two Assistant Educational Psychologists one to be based in Lewes and the other in Eastbourne with all the experience and support you need to apply to become an Educational Psychologist.

As an Assistant Educational Psychologist you will learn about and support the work of our Educational Psychologists and make a unique contribution to the inclusion of children and young people in their schools and colleges. The role can involve a variety as tasks carried out under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist including assisting in the provision of psychological advice through carrying out observations analysing needs and supporting person centred planning approaches. You will support the planning delivery and evaluation of psychological based interventions as well as assisting with the development and provision of training guidance and support for education settings and families on early intervention and effective support for children and young people with SEND.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are reflective and want to learn.
• Can take an active role in creating positive change.
• Remain non-judgemental when encountering difficult interactions.
• Enable children and young people to participate meaningfully in decisions that affect them.
• Actively promote and support educational and social inclusion.

• Hope to apply for the Doctorate in Educational Psychology

To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply pageand our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at St Marys House Eastbourne on Monday 18 May 2026 and Tuesday 19 May 2026.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.

Our service is highly regarded alongside a wide range of other early intervention and inclusion services. You will have autonomy and flexibility in terms of working hours and up to two days per week working from home. There is a generous travel allowance. Youll be working in a beautiful and varied environment including coastal rural and urban with each presenting unique challenges and rewards.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact:Helen Chappell via or Jason Harding-Swale via (Senior Educational Psychologists).

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