Educational Psychologist

Harmonia Careers; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment partner in Macclesfield is seeking an Educational Psychologist to provide high-quality psychological assessments and support for children and young people. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology and HCPC registration, and experience working in educational settings. This role offers flexible hybrid working options and competitive pay, with the potential for term-time work.

Benefits

Work from home options

Flexitime

Referral scheme (350-500)

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration.
• Ability to provide high-quality psychological advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychological advice as part of the EHCP process.
• Carry out psychological assessments to identify learning and wellbeing needs.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working with children and young people in educational settings

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

Educational Psychologist - Macclesfield (Hybrid)

Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, with the flexibility and autonomy you need.

We're partnering with a Local Authority in the Macclesfield area to recruit experienced Educational Psychologists to support statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs).

The Role

• Provide high-quality psychological advice as part of the EHCP process
• Complete statutory assessments (allocated 2 working days per case)
• Work flexibly - hybrid options available

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out psychological assessments to identify learning and wellbeing needs
• Write clear, child-centred statutory advice for EHCNAs
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, and professionals
• Support pupils with behavioural, emotional, and learning difficulties
• Provide training and consultation for education staff

What We're Looking For

• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology
• HCPC registration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children and young people in educational settings

Pay & Benefits

• 600+ per day (Ltd)
• Full-time or part-time Term-time only
• Hybrid working (in-person preferred, remote considered under AEP guidance)
• Based in Macclesfield, SK11

Extra Perks

• Work from home options
• Flexitime
• Referral scheme ( 350- 500)

To apply for this role please email Dane.