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Job reference REQ04437 Date posted 18/07/2025 Application closing date 30/09/2025 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary £49,789 - £ 53,995 per annum Soulbury EP Scale A 4 – 6 (previous SPA points will be awarded) Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Educational Psychologist REQ04437 JDPS.docx why work for NPT v2.pptx

We are currently looking for an EducationalPsychologist to join our team. We welcome applications fromqualified Educational Psychologists who are registered with theHealth & Care Professions Council, as well as those fromTrainee Educational Psychologists who are due to qualify inSeptember 2026.

You are invited to join a friendly, livelyand innovative team of School Aged and Early Years EducationalPsychologists who are committed to assisting the LA in theachievement of early intervention, increased inclusion andraising educational standards. You will be a passionatesupporter of high expectations and achievement for all.

The Educational Psychology Team worksclosely with colleagues across the inclusion service. The mostrecent Estyn inspection noted that "The authority has awell-established, passionate inclusion team who are highlyknowledgeable and committed to improving provision and outcomesfor pupils with ALN." There are therefore high expectationsregarding our service delivery by the senior management team inEducation, Leisure and Lifelong Services.

You may apply online, download anapplication pack or contact the HR Recruitment Team by e-mail atjobs@npt.gov.uk or by telephone(01639) 686837 quoting the post title and reference number.

As an Educational Psychologist you willapply psychological knowledge of child development, learning andbehaviour to promote the positive development of children, youngpeople, families and organizations. The Educational PsychologyService promotes partnership with others and also assists the LAin carrying out its statutory responsibilities to these people.The Service also contributes to achieving the strategicpriorities. The Service provides valuable contributions to theearly intervention, (preventative), multi-agency, parentalsupport, school improvement and learning community roles.

Your daily routine you will contribute tothe LA in a strategic role by supporting the PrincipalEducational Psychologist in ensuring that the Service contributesto the Corporate Aims and values of Neath Port Talbot CountyBorough Council. Duties include:

To help the LA fulfil its statutory dutiesin relation to the Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales(2021) and ALNET Act (2018).

To provide direct support to a number ofschools/children/young people/families through a genericcaseload, promoting early identification and intervention.

To promote inclusion, school improvementand develop school capacity.

To work collaboratively with other agenciesand partners, both statutory and non-statutory, to ensure thebest outcomes for all.

To support children and young people'slearning and development by working, where appropriate, withgroups of children addressing more generic and systemicissues.

If you think that you have the necessaryexperience and qualifications for this role, we would love tohear from you.

Do you have:

• Qualified as an Educational Psychologistand be eligible for chartered status with the BritishPsychological Society.
• Registration with the Health & CareProfessions Council as an Educational Psychologist.

We would welcome those with experience inthe following:

• working and liaising with other agenciesand with a diversity of client groups.
• working with school aged children andyoung people.
• working with families in supportingtheir child's development and needs.
• contributing to service evaluation.
• organising workshops and providingtraining to others.

By joining Neath Port Talbot EducationalPsychology Service you will access:

• An appropriate induction period withregular supervision
• Quality, dedicated administrative and ITsupport.
• Family friendly flexible workingarrangements.
• Opportunities for continuingprofessional development

We believe in rewarding and recognising ourcolleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe thatthere's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyoneto be healthy and happy and have the financial resources andsupport they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll berewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to helpyou live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) andflexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employeepackage witha remarkable 22.4% employer pensioncontribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days,increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgettingthe additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership withCeltic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with upto 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salarysacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local andnational retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staffwellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewardingcareer with a company that values and invests in its employeesand you have the necessary experience and qualifications, thiscould be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contactHelen Osborne on

Phone: 07740856146 or

Email: h.osborne@npt.gov.uk

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybridworker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work fromhome and from a variety of Council workplaces.

This post is subject to an enhanced withboth adult & child barred list DBS disclosure.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totallycommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees areequally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of allchildren and young people/vulnerable adults and will take actionto safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post willbe underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensurethat children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh,applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated lessfavourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme forcandidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. Insupport of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy,or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council isoffering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.Please note that applicants must meet allthe essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, toqualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going tobe affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcomean application from you. Just make it known on your applicationform that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you havebeen made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to servethe people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing trainingopportunities and the professional development of all ouremployees.

We look forward to welcoming you to TeamNPT.