Locum Education Psychologist

Harmonia Careers; Colden Common; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking an experienced Education Psychologist to provide essential psychological advice and support for schools in Hampshire. The role involves working with children and young people with special educational needs, requiring significant experience and relevant qualifications. Successful candidates will improve educational quality and provide statutory advice in line with SEN codes.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PHD/Doctorate or Masters in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience is required.
• Must provide 2 anonymized reports with CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological advice to SEN services and other officers.
• Act as a consultant on psychological matters.
• Contribute to the quality of education and support for children with SEN.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Consultation

Psychological Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate or Master's in Educational Psychology

5 years of experience

Job description

Job Title: Education Psychologist

Location: Remote (if candidates can get to Winchester that would be great)

PAYE 931.50

Umbrella/ LTD 1200

Essential Information

• Candidates would need to commit to 3 assessments per month, and also commit up until March 2025.
• All EP's must have 5 years of experience to practice as a contractor
• Candidates need a PHD / Doctorate or Masters in Educational Psychology - or equivalent.
• Candidates must be able to provide 2 anonymous reports for HCC to read with CV submission
• Whilst in the role, all reports will be read and checked - critiqued where necessary
  
  

You must be able to provide 2 anonymised reports with CV

About The Role

• To contribute to improving the quality of education provided by maintained schools and academies in Hampshire and the Isle of White for children and young people and especially those with SEN by:
• Providing psychological advice (including statutory advice) to SEN services and other officers for children and young people aged 0 - 25.
• Providing psychological advice and support to communities, school, parents, children and young people.
• Contributing to multi - agency support for children and young people
  
  

What Is The Day-to-day Of The Role

• Act as consultant on Psychological matters with parents, carers, teachers, other professionals working with children and young people.
• Work with staff in Education and Inclusion branch in order to contribute to school effectiveness
• Prepare and maintain writes records.
• You must be able to provide statutory advice to LA's in accordance with the SEN code of practice.
• You must be willing to attend SEN and disability tribunals as required by the LA.
  
  

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

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Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.