- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 470 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Trust Educational Psychologist
More than one location, Enhance Academy Trust56 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
31 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENCo (special educational needs coordinator)
- Other leadership roles
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Contract: Term Time Only + 10 Days (negotiable) Hours: 0.6 or 0.8 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Soulbury Scale A, Points 6 -11 (£55,373 – £65,423), plus up to 3 SPA points
What skills and experience we're looking for
Enhance Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an outstanding Educational Psychologist to join our growing Trust and play a key role in shaping inclusive practice across our family of schools. We are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of need, background, or starting point, receives an excellent education and the opportunity to thrive.
Working alongside our SEND and Inclusion Lead, you will provide high-quality educational psychology services across the Trust, supporting pupils, families, school leaders, SENCOs, and staff teams. Through consultation, assessment, training, intervention, and strategic development work, you will help strengthen our inclusive culture and improve outcomes for children and young people, particularly those with SEND and additional vulnerabilities.
We are looking for a talented and forward-thinking professional with the expertise to identify and promote best practice, the confidence to challenge and support colleagues, and the passion to make a meaningful difference to the lives of pupils and families.
The successful candidate will:
- Champion inclusive practice across our schools and Trust.
- Work directly with children, young people, families, and staff to improve outcomes.
- Support the development of high-quality SEND and inclusion provision.
- Build strong partnerships with Local Authorities, schools, academies, and professional networks.
- Contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the Trust’s inclusion offer.
- Deliver training and professional development that builds capacity within schools.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Educational Psychologist who shares our ambition and vision for inclusive education and is passionate about creating positive change at both an individual and organisational level as part of a Trust.
Applicants must hold appropriate Educational Psychology qualifications and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
To Apply In the first instance, please contact: Jenni Machin (Trust SEND & Inclusion Lead) Jenni.Machin@enhanceacad.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
Join us and help shape an inclusive future where every child can achieve, belong, and thrive.
What the school offers its staff
At Enhance Academy Trust, we value our people and are committed to creating a supportive culture where everyone can flourish. We offer a collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and an excellent package of wellbeing benefits.
Our benefits include:
- Teachers' or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Comprehensive physical and mental health support services.
- 24/7 GP access for employees and members of their household.
- Free annual flu vaccination.
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in every setting.
- An annual paid Wellbeing Day dedicated to supporting your personal health and wellbeing.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- Jenni.Machin@enhanceacad.org.uk
Enhance Academy Trust is a Church of England Multi-Academy Trust comprising of sixteen primary schools located across Wakefield, Barnsley and Kirklees and a post 16 performing arts free school.
The Trust works very closely with its academies and encourages them to help each other whilst at the same time allowing them a reasonable amount of autonomy. It has kept to this model whilst expanding and wants to continue to follow similar principles in the future.
Our vision is to deliver improved educational outcomes and learning skills to enable our young people to live well in the world around them. We also aim to allow our academy leaders and staff to develop the individual character of our academies so they can best serve their local communities.
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