Educational Psychologist

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% commission on sessions

Flexible freelance schedule

Work from home or on-site visits

Independent contractor position

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring is seeking an Educational Psychologist to assess and support children and young people with learning, developmental, and emotional challenges within educational contexts. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, and our multidisciplinary team to promote positive learning outcomes.

You will conduct psychoeducational assessments, develop recommendations for learning support, and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and parents.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master's degree in Educational Psychology
• Valid UAE licensing eligibility (DHA/DOH/MOHAP) to provide services
• Minimum 2 years of educational psychology practice
• Experience with IB/IGCSE or UAE curricula
• Knowledge of KHDA/ADEK assessment frameworks

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments and produce detailed reports
• Develop recommendations for learning support and school accommodations
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and parents
• Provide consultation to schools on SEN, SEND, and inclusion
• Deliver therapeutic interventions for academic and emotional difficulties
• Support students through educational transitions
• Conduct research and contribute to best-practice guidelines

Skills

Psychoeducational assessment

SEN consultation

WPPSI/WISC/WAIS administration

Flexible freelance schedule

Private practice development

Education

Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology

Master's degree in Educational Psychology

Job description

Workspace
Online (where professionally appropriate)
Client's home (where suitable)
Therapist's clinic or private practice
Schools
Hospitals or medical facilities (where applicable)
Wellness centres

Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an Educational Psychologist to assess and support children and young people with learning, developmental, and emotional challenges within educational contexts. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, and our multidisciplinary team to promote positive learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychoeducational assessments and produce detailed reports

Develop recommendations for learning support and school accommodations

Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and parents

Provide consultation to schools on SEN, SEND, and inclusion

Deliver therapeutic interventions for academic and emotional difficulties

Support students through educational transitions

Conduct research and contribute to best-practice guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral or Master's degree in Educational Psychology

Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence (or eligibility to obtain)

Minimum 2 years experience in educational psychology practice

Strong knowledge of learning disabilities and developmental disorders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IB, IGCSE, or UAE curriculum systems

Knowledge of KHDA/ADEK assessment frameworks

UAE Licensing Requirements

This role requires a valid UAE healthcare professional licence issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), or Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant licence before providing services. Licensing requirements must comply with UAE regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

Own UAE Employment Visa

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years educational psychology practice

School-based assessment experience

Required Skills

Psychoeducational assessment

WPPSI/WISC/WAIS administration

SEN consultation

Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

Competitive session rates

Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation
Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid therapy sessions, intervention programmes, and approved consultation services.
Commission is based on completed appointments that have been paid by the client.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Therapists are responsible for maintaining all required professional licences, registrations, insurance, and legal compliance.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation
Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid therapy sessions, intervention programmes, and approved consultation services.
Commission is based on completed appointments that have been paid by the client.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Therapists are responsible for maintaining all required professional licences, registrations, insurance, and legal compliance.