Educational Psychologist

Schools’ Choice; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council, in partnership with Opus People Solutions, is seeking HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists for a rewarding locum role in MK. You will join our dedicated psychology team to deliver statutory psychological advice, work with schools and families, and contribute to collaborative, solution‑focused assessments and planning.

The successful candidate will have current HCPC registration, recent experience with EHC needs assessments, and the ability to facilitate

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration
• Recent experience completing statutory advice as part of EHC needs assessments
• Ability to produce high-quality written psychological advice aligned with the SEND Code of Practice
• Confidence in facilitating multi-professional, family-inclusive meetings

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory psychological advice
• Work alongside schools and families
• Contribute to collaborative, solution-focused assessment and planning

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in EHC needs assessments

Job description

Locum Educational Psychologist Opportunity

Location: Milton Keynes City Council (Remote and On-Site options)

Employer: Opus People Solutions on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council

Milton Keynes City Council , in partnership with Opus People Solutions, is delighted to offer an exciting locum opportunity for an experienced Educational Psychologist to join our dedicated Psychology team.

We are seeking HCPC‑registered Educational Psychologists to:

• Deliver statutory psychological advices
• Work alongside schools and families
• Contribute to collaborative, solution‑focused assessment and planning

You will bring:

• Current HCPC registration
• Recent experience completing statutory advice as part of EHC needs assessments
• Confidence in facilitating multi‑professional, family‑inclusive meetings
• Ability to produce high‑quality written psychological advice aligned with the SEND Code of Practice

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and looking for a rewarding locum role, we would love to hear from you.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.