Role Purpose The Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP) will provide professional, strategic and operational leadership for the Educational Psychology Service within Cheshire East Council. The postholder will ensure that educational psychology contributes effectively to improved outcomes, inclusion and wellbeing for children and young people, particularly those with SEND. The PEP will lead on professional standards, quality assurance, workforce development, service delivery, budget management and system-wide integration. They will contribute to education and SEND reforms, ensuring the service is evidence-based, forward-looking and aligned with statutory responsibilities and Council priorities. Key Responsibilities Professional Leadership & Quality Assurance Provide professional leadership and ensure high standards of ethical, evidence-based and inclusive psychological practice. Develop and maintain practice frameworks, quality assurance...

Are you a Sports Graduate, Youth Worker, or Care Professional looking to transition your de-escalation, mentoring, and engagement skills into an education setting? A supportive secondary school is seeking a resilient, proactive Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support Assistant (BSA) on a full-time temporary contract. This role offers sociable daytime hours ( 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM ) during term-time, providing an ideal pathway for individuals with backgrounds in coaching, youth justice, social care, or community support who want steady school hours. In this position, you will work directly with young people (ages 11-16) presenting with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, barriers to learning, or disengagement. You will act as a positive role model, helping pupils regulate their emotions, rebuild focus, and successfully engage in lessons. Key Responsibilities Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group mentoring to students with complex behavioural or SEMH needs. Use...

Are you an experienced SEMH practitioner, youth worker, or resilient support assistant looking for a high-impact school role in Blackpool? A dedicated secondary academy and specialist provision in Blackpool is recruiting a compassionate, proactive SEMH Specialist (Social, Emotional & Mental Health Support) to join their inclusion team starting this September 2026 . In this role, you will work closely with vulnerable young people (aged 11-16) who experience significant barriers to learning, including anxiety, developmental trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, and emotional dysregulation. Position Overview: 1-to-1 & Small Group Nurture: Deliver structured pastoral interventions and emotion-coaching sessions to help students identify triggers and build coping strategies. Inclusion Suite & Classroom Support: Support pupils within nurture rooms, sensory bases, and mainstream classrooms to maintain focus and curriculum engagement. Proactive...