5 Assistant Educational Psychologist North Essex Colchester jobs in Colchester

Wayman Education is looking for an Economics Teacher to work in an Outstanding School starting in January on a full time basis. The School is located in Essex and is looking for someone who can teach Economics to KS5. The school is accepting applications from both Economics Teachers with experience and ECT’s.

*Economics Teacher role starting in January
*Outstanding graded school in Essex
*MPS/UPS Salary (M1 salary to UPS3) + TLR
*Full-Time Economics Teacher position

Company Information

Wayman Education is an established recruitment agency which specialises in Education recruitment, recruiting for Primary and Secondary Schools and Sixth Form Colleges in all sectors. We recruit for all type of positions whether Permanent, Temporary or Day to day.

School Information

The school is Ofsted Rated ‘Outstanding’ and you will benefit from a highly supportive leadership team both within the academy and across the trust and have personalised support and development. They are utterly committed to working with people and developing their potential. They are cultivating a culture of openness, honesty and professional learning so that teachers are able to teach effectively and have a positive work life balance. 

Experience and Qualifications

• Related Degree in Economics
• QTS or PGCE
• ECONOMICS Teacher

Salary

The salary for this Economics Teacher position will be paid to scale MPS/UPS .

Application

To be considered for this Economics Teacher position please send your application through as soon as possible and a consultant will be in touch.

Wayman Education is looking for a Science Teacher to work in an Outstanding School starting in January. The School is looking for someone on a full time basis able to teach Science to KS3/4.

·    Essex

·    Science Teacher

·    Permanent

·    Full time

·    Outstanding School

·    Science Teacher NQT and experienced Teachers

·    Responsibility available

Why choose to work at the school?

·   The students’ progress is consistently excellent for GSCE and A level.

·   High uptake in Science at Key Stage 5 and outcomes for their students are truly outstanding at Key Stage 4.

·   A warm approach to teaching and a very social/friendly environment to work in described as a ‘Family School’

·   Clear systems and structures are in place, and a sensible approach to feedback and no ‘late night culture’.

·   Excellent student behaviour and highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.

·   High uptake in Science at Key Stage 5 and outcomes for their students are truly outstanding at Key Stage 4.

Experience and Qualifications

• Science related Degree
• QTS or PGCE
• Science Teacher to GCSE

Salary

The salary for this Science Teacher position will be paid to scale MPS/UPS.

Application – Science Teacher

To be considered for this Science Teacher position please send your application through as soon as possible and a consultant will be in touch.

Educational Psychologist - Main Grade

Permanent, Full Time

Soulbury Psychologists Scale A from 3 to 8 plus SPA opportunity

Location: Essex

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Please note salary will pay based on the Soulbury Pay A Scale (+ SPA) with your entry level to the role determining salary. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time opportunities.

The Role

Essex County Council is seeking passionate and dedicated Main Grade Educational Psychologists to join our quadrant-led teams. We are committed to applying psychology to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including Trainee Educational Psychologists in their second or third year of training.

In joining our dynamic team of Educational Psychologists at Essex County Council you will be based in one of our four quadrants:

North: Colchester and surrounding areas

Mid: Chelmsford and surrounding areas

West: Harlow and surrounding areas

South: Basildon and surrounding areas

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• The chance to make a difference in the Essex schools and settings we support

If you are passionate about applying psychology to support the educational and emotional well-being of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about our Educational Psychologists and the work they do for the children and young people in Essex please visit: Working for Essex - Educational Psychology

Essex Educational Psychology

Our Educational Psychologists (EPs) are a friendly, dynamic, progressive, research-informed and solution-oriented team, committed to applying psychology to improve lives and create positive change. Our EPs are reflective and committed to continuous professional and practice development. As an Essex Educational Psychologist, you will benefit from our supportive, collegiate environment and enjoy working collaboratively with multi-agency partners and professional colleagues to deliver innovative approaches to meeting the needs of rapidly growing and diverse school communities across our county. The model of service delivery in Essex reflects our commitment to early-intervention, consultation, training, inclusion, social justice and building strong relationships with our schools/settings and communities.

To read more about us please visit: Education

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, progressive and committed team of practitioner psychologists. As an Essex EP you will be supported via a comprehensive induction process and an exemplary programme of ongoing clinical supervision. You will also benefit from an excellent continuing professional development programme which includes joint CPD days and some opportunities for personal CPD days (pro-rata) each year. This includes a Projects and Research conference with presentations from innovative national and regional speakers as well as updates on research projects from within the service.

Essex has excellent links with doctoral training programmes and a number of our Essex EPs are also academic and professional tutors. As a main grade EP, you will have the chance to develop your practice with support and guidance from our team of senior specialist colleagues, who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, applying evidence-based approaches, and developing psychologically based interventions. Ongoing projects also include VIG, and ELSA. Our Educational Psychologists also provide support and guidance to schools and settings following a Critical Incident. In addition, there are opportunities to develop your own special interests by working alongside Essex's SEND Strategic Leads relating to specific areas of SEND.

We are looking for candidates who

• Hold a Doctorate in Professional Educational Psychology;
• Are registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist or will be eligible for registration with the HCPC at the end of their training.
• Are eligible for Graduate membership with the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS).
• Have a good understanding of relevant legislation and evidence-based approaches and interventions
• Are committed to applying psychology to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Essex.

Benefits

Essex County Council will support you with a competitive benefits package that is underpinned by our ambitious People Plan. Within this plan we set out our commitment to provide an exceptional work/life balance for every Essex County Council employee, including lifestyle-friendly working patterns and generous annual leave.

You will also have access to

• A welcome payment of up to £5,000 plus a possible relocation package of up to £8,000 (terms and conditions for both payments apply).
• Money-off high street purchases via the Essex Extras Reward Scheme.
• Flexible benefits such as the option to purchase additional holiday, plus a lease car scheme.
• Paid HCPC registration.

If you are interested in finding out more about Educational Psychology in Essex, please contact Stephen Whitfield - PEP: SEND Strategy Lead Psychology -

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community

Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page .

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Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist

Permanent, Full Time

Soulbury Scale B from 3 to 5 plus SPA

Location: Essex

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Please note salary will pay based on the Soulbury Pay B Scale (plus SPA) with your entry level to the role determining salary. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time opportunities.

Essex County Council are looking for dedicated Specialist Senior Educational Psychologists (SSEPs) to join our quadrant-led teams. This role combines statutory and early intervention work along with strategic development in a specialist area, contributing to innovative practice and improved outcomes for children and young people.

While role specific SSEP responsibilities are service wide, all SSEPs are based within in one of our four quadrants:

• North - Colchester and surrounding areas
• Mid - Chelmsford and surrounding areas
• West - Harlow and surrounding areas
• South - Basildon and surrounding areas

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to lead and shape specialist practice across Essex
• Dedicated time for strategic work in your area of expertise
• Ongoing professional development and supervision

To learn more about our Educational Psychology Service and the work we do for the children and young people in Essex please visit: Working for Essex - Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology in Essex

EPs are part of a wider transformation programme aimed at improving outcomes and life experiences for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The vision is to build a system that identifies and responds to needs earlier, offering impactful support without over-reliance on statutory services.

Specialist Senior Educational Psychologists (SSEPs) play a key role in this work, contributing to strategic development, complex casework, and the evolution of practice and policy across the county.

As a SSEP, you will dedicate 20% of your time to your specialist area, applying expert psychological knowledge to inform the development of strategic initiatives and interventions. The remaining 80% of your time will involve providing:

• Expert consultation and advice to colleagues, across the range of our SEND and Education teams
• Professional supervision and support for EP colleagues, Field supervision for Trainee EPs, and operational supervision to Assistant EPs through casework, training, and development
• Leadership and knowledge towards inclusive practice through intervention, training, and project work
• Contributions to complex casework and Tribunal work.
• Up-to-date specialist knowledge through research and CPD that is impactful to the EPS and service users.

Specialist Areas

Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) - Promoting emotional wellbeing and resilience for children and young people with SEMH needs including leading strategic developments and providing psychological support during critical incidents in schools and settings.

Key aspects include:

• Responding to critical incidents with calm, empathetic, and effective support
• Applying evidence-based SEMH interventions to improve outcomes
• Conducting assessments and working collaboratively across services
• Delivering training to build capacity in schools and settings

Youth Justice - Supporting children and young people who have experienced adversity or present with behavioural vulnerabilities, drawing on psychological expertise to inform assessment, intervention, and strategic work within the Youth Justice system.

Key aspects include:

• Working with young people at risk of or involved in the Youth Justice system
• Using evidence-based approaches to support behavioural and emotional needs
• Collaborating with professionals across education, health, and justice services.
• Providing consultation and training to strengthen the support systems around CYP within the YJS.

Autism - Improving outcomes for autistic children and young people through inclusive, evidence-based practice by focusing on enhancing understanding, access to support, and strategic development across services.

Key aspects include:

• Delivering assessment and tailored interventions for autistic learners
• Promoting inclusive strategies and autism awareness
• Working closely with families, educators, and professionals
• Designing and delivering training to support best practice

Cognition and Learning - Aiming to enhance learning outcomes for children and young people with cognitive and learning needs by applying psychological knowledge to develop effective strategies, including the use of assistive technologies.

Key aspects include:

• Supporting schools to implement inclusive learning approaches
• Conducting assessments and applying evidence-based interventions
• Collaborating with educators and multi-agency teams
• Contributing to research, training, and innovation in learning support

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential

• BPS-recognised Psychology degree and Doctorate in Educational Psychology
• HCPC registration and eligibility for Graduate Basis with the BPS
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with integrity and reliability
• Extensive experience applying educational psychology principles and practice
• Evidence of recent CPD and expert knowledge in relevant areas
• Understanding of children's services and collaborative, multi-agency working
• Experience in planning, performance frameworks, and delivering successful projects or research
• Detailed knowledge of SEND legislation, including the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and Equality Act (2010)

Desirable:

• Experience in conducting research and contributing to the evidence base
• Ability to provide leadership and support to colleagues and service members
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, integrity, and reliability.

If you are interested in finding out more about Educational Psychology in Essex, please contact Stephen Whitfield - PEP: SEND Strategy Lead Psychology -

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout Essex. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering high quality, sustainable service . Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We are also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you have secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email

Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page .

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