Educational Psychologist

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Educational Psychologist to collaborate with schools and families, providing assessments and interventions to enhance the educational and emotional development of children. This role includes statutory responsibilities and the opportunity to support inclusive education and mental health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and young people in educational settings.
• Strong knowledge of psychological theories relevant to education and wellbeing.
• Understanding of SEND legislation and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological consultation and assessment for learning and emotional difficulties.
• Contribute to the statutory assessment process for Education, Health, and Care Needs.
• Deliver training and workshops for staff, parents, and caregivers.

Skills

Communication

Consultation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

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• The Educational Psychologist will work collaboratively with schools, families, and a range of professionals to support the educational, emotional, and psychological development of children and young people.

• The role involves the application of psychological theory and research to identify and overcome barriers to learning, improve outcomes, and promote inclusion.

• The postholder will undertake statutory responsibilities, including contributions to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, as well as provide consultation, assessment, intervention, and training as part of a traded or core service.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Provide psychological consultation, assessment, and intervention for children and young people experiencing difficulties with learning, behaviour, and social or emotional development.

• Contribute to the statutory assessment process, offering psychological advice as part of Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.

• Work collaboratively with schools, early years settings, families, and multi-agency professionals to promote positive outcomes and early intervention.

• Support schools and settings with strategies for inclusion, behaviour management, emotional wellbeing, and SEND provision.

• Deliver training, workshops, and capacity-building sessions for school staff, parents, and carers.

• Engage in action research, development projects, and service evaluation to inform and improve practice.

• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records and reports in line with legal and professional standards.

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to team planning, peer supervision, and continuous professional development.

• Manage time effectively to balance statutory responsibilities with traded work and developmental activities.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience of working with children and young people across a range of educational settings.

• Strong knowledge of psychological theories relevant to education, learning, development, and emotional wellbeing.

• Understanding of SEND legislation, the Code of Practice, and statutory requirements relating to EHC plans.

• Excellent communication, consultation, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Ability to deliver high-quality written reports with clear, evidence-based recommendations.

• Commitment to inclusive education and the promotion of positive mental health.

• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.

• Experience of using evidence-based interventions and tools in assessment and planning.

Additional Information:

• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology (Doctorate or equivalent) and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).