Job description
Specialist Educational Psychologist (Strategic Lead Neuro-affirming Practice)Salary or Hourly Rate
Scale A point 2-7 with an additional increment for the role (and up to 3 SPA points)
Type of vacancy
Fixed Term
Work pattern
Full Time
Duration (Months) 12
Hours per week 37
Work Base County Hall, West Bridgford, NG7 2QP
Working Arrangements Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
Number of posts
1
Interview date
20 October 2026
Closing Date 20 September 2026 23:55
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more. Are you passionate about neuro-affirming practice, inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people?
We are looking for an innovative and committed
Specialist Educational Psychologist (Neuro-affirming Practice) to join our new
Experts at Hand programme. This exciting role combines specialist educational psychology practice with strategic leadership, supporting schools, settings and partners to develop neuro-affirming, inclusive approaches across Nottinghamshire.
to learn more
What you'll do- Lead the development of neuro-affirming practice across schools, settings and services.
- Provide specialist consultation, advice and intervention to support neurodivergent children and young people.
- Work alongside Assistant Educational Psychologists, schools, settings and partner agencies to build capacity and strengthen inclusive practice.
- Contribute to strategic SEND developments and county-wide improvement initiatives.
Role dimensions:- Work closely with a range of education, health and care partners.
- Maintain strong links with the Educational Psychology Service.
- Benefit from ongoing professional supervision, peer support and CPD opportunities.
- Lead and influence practice while remaining connected to the wider EP profession.
- Help shape the future direction of SEND inclusion across the county.
About youYou will be an HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist:
- A strong commitment to inclusion, social justice and neuro-affirming practice.
- Excellent consultation and partnership-working skills.
- The ability to apply psychology at individual, group and organisational levels.
Why join us?This is a unique opportunity to influence system-wide change, shape neurodiversity practice across Nottinghamshire and be part of an innovative SEND reform programme that is improving inclusion and outcomes for children and young people.
Join us and help create an education system where every child feels they belong.IND1
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact
Katie Ruane on
0115 804 0769 or by email
[email protected]. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
