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Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologists study how children learn and why some struggle, then help them succeed. They work in schools to support students who are falling behind, to help them cope with problems, and to make sure teaching works for everyone.

Educational Psychologist

17

Education and Teaching

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY17
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST57%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (17), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Camden CouncilA leading local authority known for its commitment to inclusive education and support for children with special educational needs.
Birmingham City CouncilOne of the largest local authorities in the UK, offering diverse opportunities for Educational Psychologists to make a difference.
Brighton & Hove City CouncilRecognised for its innovative approaches to educational psychology and strong community support.
Oxfordshire County CouncilOffers a supportive environment for Educational Psychologists, focusing on professional development and community impact.
West Sussex County CouncilDedicated to improving educational outcomes for all children, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and inclusion.