Educational Psychologist - Northumberland

Leaders in Care; Halton Lea Gate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the UK seeks an experienced Educational Psychologist for locum work completing statutory assessments in Northumberland. The role offers £1,200 - £1,250 per completed assessment, with up to 5 assessments monthly. Applicants must be HCPC registered and able to travel within Northumberland. This position emphasizes a collaborative approach and high-quality service delivery.

Benefits

Dedicated administrative support

Streamlined onboarding

Flexible workload management

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist with experience delivering statutory EHCP assessments.
• Enhanced DBS check or Update Service preferred.
• Ability to travel within Northumberland for in-person assessments.

Responsibilities

• Complete statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) in person.
• Manage workload independently with flexible scheduling.
• Collaborate with Northumberland Council for high-quality assessments.

Skills

HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist

Strong report writing skills

Psychological formulation skills

Job description

About

Locum Educational Psychologist - Northumberland Council (Face-to-Face Delivery) Outside IR35 | £1,200 - £1,250 per completed assessment | Up to 5 assessments per month

We are seeking experienced HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists to support Northumberland Council with the completion of statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) on a face-to-face basis.

What's on offer

• £1,200 - £1,250 per completed assessment (Outside IR35)
• Up to 5 assessments per month - consistent and sustainable workload
• All work carried out in person within Northumberland
• Access to our dedicated administrative and QA support team
• Streamlined onboarding, compliance and scheduling support
• Full autonomy over diary and workload management

Requirements

• HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred)
• Proven experience delivering statutory EHCP assessments
• Ability to travel within Northumberland for in-person work
• Strong report writing and psychological formulation skills

About the project

This opportunity sits within a collaborative initiative between Leaders in Care - Educational Psychology Division and Northumberland Council, designed to ensure timely, high-quality completion of statutory assessments across the region. You'll join a supportive network of practitioners who share a commitment to evidence-based, ethical, and child-centred practice.

If you're an experienced Educational Psychologist seeking flexible, high-quality locum work outside IR35, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply or enquire today by contacting Dan Potts, Divisional Manager - Educational Psychology