Assistant Psychologist

Hours and Pay

Salary

£30,515 - £32,046 per annum

Salary Band

£30,001 to £40,000

Post Type

Fixed Term

Hours Per Week

Full time

Job and Application details

Categories

Education

Directorate

N/A

Published Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

01/11/2026

Darlington Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is a highly regarded, well established, creative and forward-thinking team of Educational Psychologists (EPs). The team works with schools and settings in a statutory and traded capacity, applying psychology to improve outcomes for children and families through a range of functions, including consultation, training, intervention and research.

The service is delighted to advertise 3 fixed term posts for Assistant Psychologists to support the implementation of the Local Authority’s Expert at Hand offer.

Assistant Psychologists will play a key role in promoting inclusive practice in schools and settings across the Local Authority, working closely with EPs and multi-agency professionals as part of an early intervention model. The role will include:

• Delivering evidence-informed interventions with children and young people, building on their strengths to address a range of barriers to their learning and social-emotional development

• Working collaboratively with parents, carers, school staff, and other professionals to develop effective approaches that promote inclusion, achievement and success

• Contributing to projects, training, research and service development activities alongside supportive colleagues

• Contributing to the production of psychological reports, written feedback and the development of resources, guidance and information for schools and settings

• Continuing your professional development through participation in training opportunities and high-quality professional supervision.

As an applicant, you will bring existing experience of work with children and young people in education or community settings, alongside a 2:1 (or above Psychology degree (with BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership). You’ll be a friendly, motivated person, who enjoys being part of a team as well as feeling comfortable working independently. You’ll be organised, an effective communicator and able to meet deadlines.

Darlington EPS is committed to supporting the development of those who are aspiring to become Educational Psychologists. These roles will provide a valuable opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and experience required to support future professional training.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

General Information for Applicants:

If you have any questions or queries about the role before you apply, please contact Dr Sarah Tighe (Principal Educational Psychologist) or Dr Niamh Wherity (Senior Educational Psychologist) for an informal discussion.

[email protected] 01325 405735 [email protected] 01325 406745

Interviews for shortlisted candidates are expected to take place during the week commencing 9th November 2026.

If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions , please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [email protected].

https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/contactus

All applicant email correspondence will come from [email protected] and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.