Educational Psychologist - Main grade

Main Grade Educational Psychologists

Soulbury Scale A5–A10 (£53,554 – £63,638 per annum)
Plus Inner London Allowance (£3,803)
Plus up to 3 SPA points
Plus £3,000 one -off payment at the start of your employment (subject to contract)

Working in Ealing

Ealing is one of London's most diverse and vibrant boroughs, home to residents from over 100 countries and more than 170 languages. Ealing is changing, as a place and a council. We are shifting power to communities and transforming our relationship with our residents. This reflects our shared ambition to modernise local government in a way that empowers communities and liberates our workforce. Like all local authorities, we face the challenge of delivering high quality and efficient services to residents in a difficult financial context.

Our communities bring a rich range of cultures, experiences and perspectives, and we are committed to promoting inclusion, equity and opportunity for all children and young people.

We welcome applications from Educational Psychologists who share our commitment to celebrating diversity, challenging inequality and delivering psychologically informed practice that improves outcomes for children, young people and families.

Why Join Ealing?

This is an exciting time to join Ealing Council.

We are investing in our SEND services and delivering an ambitious programme of SEND Improvement and Reform focused on inclusion, early intervention, co-production and improving outcomes for children and young people. Working in Ealing means joining a borough committed to improving outcomes across education, health and social care through strong partnership working, innovation and continuous improvement. We are proud of our diverse communities and work collaboratively with schools, families and partners to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time. Educational Psychologists play a central role in this transformation. As part of our Educational Psychology Service, you will contribute not only to high-quality psychological practice but also to strategic service development across the wider SEND system, helping shape future services and improve outcomes for children, young people and families. We are proud of our schools and continue to work closely with education settings, social care, health partners and families to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes across the borough. Whether you are an experienced Educational Psychologist or a Trainee Educational Psychologist approaching qualification, Ealing offers a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking environment in which to develop your practice and make a meaningful difference.

About the Role
As a member of Ealing's Educational Psychology Service, you will: -Apply psychology to improve outcomes for children and young people -Support inclusive practice and early intervention
- Work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies
- Contribute to service development and innovation
- Influence strategic SEND developments across the borough
- Support Ealing's wider SEND Improvement and Reform Programme

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking Educational Psychologists who are committed to inclusion, partnership working and improving outcomes for children and young people.

You will be:

- A qualified Educational Psychologist registered with the HCPC; or
- A Trainee Educational Psychologist due to complete your doctorate this year.

What We Offer
- A £3,000 incentive payment, paid at the start of your employment (subject to contract)
- A warm, friendly and supportive Educational Psychology team
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Protected Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Regular high-quality individual and peer supervision
- Opportunities to lead projects and develop specialist interests
- Dedicated support from Assistant Educational Psychologists
- Access to research, innovation and leadership opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Up to 30 days annual leave entitlement

The Educational Psychology Service currently operates a hybrid model of working. This is subject to change due to the needs of the service.

Our offices are based at Perceval House in central Ealing, less than ten minutes from Ealing Broadway Station, providing excellent transport links across London and beyond.

Hear From Our Team

Watch our recruitment video to hear directly from Educational Psychologists and service leaders about:

- Why they chose Ealing
- What makes the service unique
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- The role Educational Psychologists play in shaping SEND Reform across the borough

Video to follow

Safeguarding

Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Informal Discussion

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Philippa Le Roux, PLeRoux@ealing.gov.uk or Sabrina Bovell, BovellS@ealing.gov.uk: Senior Educational Psychologists

Closing Date: 19 November 2026

• Role Profile -Main grade EP August2026.pdf
• Ex_Offenders_Policy_Acc1.pdf