Educational Psychologist

bMindful Psychology; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

bMindful Psychology in the United Kingdom is seeking a HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist to join a growing team. The role spans mainstream and specialist settings including schools, colleges, nurseries, EOTIS, and neurodevelopmental services.

You will support children and young people with complex needs, including those in care, across diverse environments. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to develop formulations, deliver evidence-based assessments, and create tailored

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Educational Psychologist required.
• Experience with neurodivergent children and/or children in care preferred.
• Knowledge of SEN, trauma-informed approaches, and attachment theory essential.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills in multi-agency settings.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and young people to understand their needs, strengths, and aspirations.
• Conduct high-quality psychological assessments.
• Collaborate with schools, educators, and parents/carers to implement support plans.
• Develop and deliver tailored interventions to support learning, wellbeing, and social development.
• Provide training and workshops on SEN, neurodiversity, trauma, and attachment.
• Produce clear, person-centred reports.
• Contribute to service development and promote inclusive practices.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to develop formulations and intervention plans.
• Contribute to neurodevelopmental assessments where appropriate and within competency.

Skills

HCPC registration

Neurodiversity experience

Trauma-informed practice

Attachment theory

Evidence-based assessments

Education

Educational Psychologist

Job description

We are seeking an innovative and HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist to join our growing team. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to work across multiple settings including mainstream and specialist schools, colleges, nurseries, EOTIS, neurodevelopmental assessment services, and residential environments.

You will play a key role in supporting children and young people with complex needs, particularly those with SEN and those who are looked after (CLA).

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and young people to understand their needs, strengths, and aspirations
• Conduct high-quality psychological assessments
• Collaborate with schools, educators, and parents/carers to implement effective support plans
• Develop and deliver tailored interventions to support learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development
• Provide training and workshops on SEN, neurodiversity, trauma, and attachment
• Produce clear, high-quality, person-centred reports
• Contribute to service development and promote inclusive practices
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop formulations and intervention plans
• Contribute to neurodevelopmental assessments (where appropriate and within competency)

You will be a qualified Educational Psychologist who:

• Is registered with the HCPC
• Experienced working with neurodivergent children and/or children in care
• Has strong knowledge of SEN, trauma-informed approaches, and attachment theory
• Is confident in delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions
• Communicates effectively and builds strong professional relationships
• Is passionate about inclusion and neuro-affirming practice
• Thrives in collaborative, multi-agency environments