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Education Psychologist - Autism Anglia and Doucecroft School, Colchester

Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential? Doucecroft School, part of Autism Anglia, is looking for a dedicated Educational Psychologist to join our team.

Working across education, care, and health contexts, you will help deliver integrated, evidence-based therapeutic support, promoting psychological wellbeing and supporting the development of children and young people. You will play a key role in embedding high-quality practice and improving outcomes through a strategic, child-centred approach.

Find out more about our school here: Doucecroft School

Location

Doucecroft School, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6

Salary

£50-60,000 per annum (pro rata, term-time only, plus additional training days)

Hours

38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year (term time only) plus 3 training days during school holidays

What the role involves

• Provide strategic leadership and clinical oversight of therapeutic services, ensuring evidence-based, outcome-focused delivery.
• Lead and develop an integrated model of therapeutic support across education, care, and health contexts.
• Deliver supervision, consultation, and professional guidance to therapy staff, promoting high standards of practice.
• Lead comprehensive psychological assessments and produce high-quality reports with clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic and behaviour support programmes for individuals and groups.
• Contribute to EHCP processes, statutory assessments, and multidisciplinary reviews to support effective provision.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to embed therapeutic approaches and improve outcomes.
• Drive service development, training, and capacity building, promoting understanding of psychological wellbeing, neurodiversity, and trauma-informed practice.

What we're looking for

• Doctorate in Educational Psychology
• Registered with HCPC
• Experience of working with learners with autism or learning disabilities (highly advantageous).
• Experience delivering psychological assessments and interventions
• A valid driving licence (desirable)

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Benefits & Support

At Doucecroft, we know our staff are at the heart of everything we do, so we make sure you're supported too. We provide:

• Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support, including free counselling
• 24/7 GP access, bereavement counselling and a probate helpline
• Comprehensive training, supervision and career development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card discounts across major retailers and services
• Life cover, dental support and independent financial advice
• A supportive and accessible leadership team

Doucecroft School also offers an excellent work-life balance, supported by its ethos and small class sizes.

Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

How to apply

If you're looking for a role where you can use your skills to change lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by clicking the link below, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

Doucecroft is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, registration with the DBS Update Service, and other relevant checks, including verbal verification of references.

We welcome applications from all individuals who meet the requirements of the role and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments.

Please note: unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

Information about the School

Doucecroft School is a specialist co-educational school for children and young people with autism and additional complex needs, age 3 –19 years. Established in 1973, we are experienced and successful in meeting the needs of students with wide-ranging strengths and needs, providing a nurturing environment where students are able to thrive and grow in independence and self-esteem.

Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy are provided on-site by our experienced therapy team.

Doucecroft School is part of Autism Anglia, a regional charity working with children, adults and families affected by Autism.