Educational Psychologist

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking HCPC registered Educational Psychologists for a 3-month contract in Haringey. The role involves conducting assessments, providing psychological consultation, and engaging with multi-agency support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Candidates must have a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience and be skilled in consultation models and psychological assessment. This opportunity focuses on enhancing outcomes for children’s emotional wellbeing and education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience as an Educational Psychologist.
• Understanding of legislation and best practices affecting children with SEN/D.
• Skills in psychological assessment and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the educational psychology service per agreed models.
• Provide consultation and psychological assessment.
• Offer statutory advice for Education, Health, and Care Assessments.

Skills

Consultation models

Psychological assessment

Intervention planning/delivery

Cultural competency

Knowledge of SEN/D issues

Education

Professional EP qualification from a recognized training course

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 13/01/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Haringey

Province Haringey

Postal Code N8

Job Description

3 month contract with a local authority

Summary

• The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is seeking HCPC registered Educational Psychologists (EPs) with a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience for a 3 month contract with a local authority. This role involves conducting statutory assessments and applying psychology to enhance the inclusion and outcomes of children and young people with SEND, including their emotional wellbeing and mental health. The EPS emphasises a consultation model aligned with the SEND Code of Practice and supports leadership development at all career stages.
  

Responsibilities

• Deliver the educational psychology service according to an agreed allocation model based on the work pattern.
  
• Provide psychological consultation, assessment, and interventions to improve educational outcomes for children and young people.
  
• Contribute to the multi-agency graduated response for educational psychology involvement at SEN Support.
  
• Offer statutory advice for Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments in line with service standards and statutory time frames.
  
• Engage in the EPS’s CPD programme, work streams, and interest groups.
  
• Support EPS-led initiatives and collaborate within a local area multi-disciplinary team.
  

Experience

• Successful experience as a qualified Educational Psychologist or a trainee EP on placement in the public sector.
  
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
  
• Skills in consultation models, psychological assessment, and intervention planning/delivery in partnership with schools and professionals.
  
• Knowledge of psychological theories and their application in education.
  
• Understanding of psychological knowledge and theory in casework, change, and organizations.
  
• Thorough understanding of legislation, regulations, and best practices affecting children and young people with SEN/D.
  
• Extensive knowledge and experience with issues facing education for vulnerable pupils with SEN/D.
  
• High level of self-awareness in cultural competency and understanding of culturally responsible practice.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a practitioner psychologist.
  
• Professional EP qualification from a recognized training course.