Educational Psychologist

Civic Recruitment Limited; Bexleyheath; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 101 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote report writing

Bi-Weekly pay

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive Service

Résumé du poste

Civic Recruitment Limited is supporting a Local Authority in the United Kingdom to recruit two Educational Psychologists on a 6-month contract. Roles involve working within Children's Services to meet SEN/SEMH needs and improve educational outcomes; direct work with children is in person, with remote report writing permissible where agreed by the Principal Educational Psychologist.

Applicants must be HCPC registered or eligible, hold a good honours degree in Psychology, and have a postgraduate

Qualifications

• Registration (or eligibility) with the HCPC.
• Good honours degree in Psychology.
• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology (Master's/Doctorate).
• Experience with SEN and SEMH.

Responsabilités

• Conduct psychological assessments for children and young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Provide advice and recommendations for EHCP assessments and reviews.
• Offer psychological consultation and support to schools, families and professionals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Produce high-quality psychological reports within set deadlines.

Connaissances

Report writing

Consultation

Communication

workload management

Formation

Good Honours Degree in Psychology

Master's or Doctoral qualification in Educational Psychology

Description du poste

Bexleyheath, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/11/2026

Job Description

Educational Psychologist – 6 Month Contract

Contract: 6 Month Contract

Summary

A Local Authority is looking for two seasoned Educational Psychologists to join its Educational Psychology Service on a temporary basis. This role involves working within Children's Services to fulfill the Local Authority's statutory responsibilities related to Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and enhancing educational outcomes for children and young people. While direct interactions with children are required to be conducted in person, report writing can be done remotely unless otherwise agreed upon with the Principal Educational Psychologist.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Offer advice and recommendations to aid in EHCP assessments and reviews.
• Provide psychological consultation and support to schools, families, and professionals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Advise on effective interventions and provisions at the SEN Support level.
• Participate in training and development activities for schools and partner agencies.
• Support colleagues through consultation, supervision, and professional guidance.
• Produce high-quality psychological reports within set deadlines.
• Stay informed on current SEND legislation and educational psychology best practices.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) as an Educational Psychologist with the HCPC.
• A Good Honours Degree in Psychology.
• A Postgraduate Qualification in Educational Psychology at the Master's or Doctoral level.
• Experience working with children and young people with:
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
• Experience in educational and multidisciplinary settings.
• Strong understanding of current SEND legislation and guidance.
• Excellent skills in report writing, consultation, and communication.
• Ability to manage workload independently.

Additional

• Enhanced DBS Required.
• Ability to travel across the Local Authority area.
• Car ownership/driver is desirable.
• Candidates must submit two anonymised statutory reports for review during the selection process.

What's on Offer?

• 6 Month Contract
• 3 Days Per Week
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Remote report writing capability.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive Educational Psychology Service.
• Flexible working arrangements with meaningful face-to-face practice.

Suitable for: Educational Psychologists, Locum Educational Psychologists, Senior Educational Psychologists, HCPC Registered Educational Psychologists, and SEND Specialists.