Educational Psychologist, Wolverhampton.

Pertemps; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join their team in Wolverhampton. This role involves assessing and advising on the needs of children and their families, providing evidence-based interventions, and collaborating with various agencies. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in psychology, including a good honours degree and a postgraduate qualification in educational psychology. The position offers a competitive pay rate and a supportive environment focused on professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Hassle-free onboarding

Fast weekly payroll

Transparent support during placement

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Good honours degree in psychology or equivalent required.
• Postgraduate qualification in educational psychology or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and advise on educational, behavioral, and emotional needs of children.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and support to families.
• Collaborate with colleagues in multi-agency teams.

Skills

Assessment and advising

Evidence-based interventions

Collaborative working

Service development

Education

Good honours degree in psychology

Postgraduate qualification in educational psychology

Eligibility for HCPC registration

Job description

Educational Psychologist - Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

Pay Rate: £600 per day.

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week.

Pertemps is recruiting for an Educational Psychologist to join the team in Wolverhampton.

The role of the Educational Psychologist is to act as a psychologist to the Council, schools, and other agencies on the needs of children and their families, and to take a leading role in delivering psychology services within a multi-agency area team. This will include:

1. Identifying, assessing, and advising on the educational, behavioural, and emotional needs of children, and offering advice and support to their families.
2. The provision of evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups as appropriate.
3. The identification of areas of need and provision in a wider context, and undertaking appropriate preventative work.
4. Close collaborative working with colleagues in other teams, departments, and agencies.
5. Contributing to the service development plan through involvement in or coordination of specific working groups, projects, or research activities, as agreed with the Principal Educational Psychologist or Senior Educational Psychologist.
6. Reporting to and advising the Principal or Senior Educational Psychologist on matters related to the delivery of an efficient and effective Educational Psychology Service.

About you:

• A good honours degree in psychology or equivalent.
• A postgraduate qualification in educational psychology or equivalent (achieved or working towards).
• Eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (achieved or working towards).
• Previous work as an educational psychologist or trainee educational psychologist, indicating effective practice at casework, advisory, research, and Inset levels of operation.

Why Work With Pertemps Social Care?

We’re not your typical recruitment agency. Pertemps Social Care puts people first—whether that’s the candidates we support or the teams we help build. Our consultants are experienced, friendly, and focused on finding roles that genuinely suit you.

• A dedicated consultant with access to all Social Work, OT, and Educational Psychologist roles across the UK.
• Hassle-free onboarding and compliance.
• Fast, reliable weekly payroll.
• Transparent, supportive service throughout your placement.

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Apply Now or Get in Touch

If this sounds like the right fit—or you’d like to explore other OT, Educational Psychologist, or social care opportunities—reach out today:

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Call: 07471 306 880

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• Social Worker (Children & Adults)
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
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