Locum Educational Psychologist (Remote)

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a passionate Locum Educational Psychologist to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid setting, combining remote work with face-to-face interactions. As part of the EHCP team, you will provide vital psychological support and advice to enhance the educational experiences of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With a strong focus on promoting mental health and wellbeing, your contributions will directly impact the lives of vulnerable learners in the vibrant community of Southend-on-Sea. If you are driven and committed to making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology recognized by the BPS.
• Active registration with HCPC is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological advice for Education, Health, and Care Plan assessments.
• Support children and young people in achieving academic and personal development goals.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Child Development

Multi-Agency Support

Statutory Assessments

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Chartered Status eligibility

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05.05.2025

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Your new organisation

Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority employing around 1,800 staff working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend. Southend itself is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living alongside excellent and fast transport links into London.
The team is committed to working together with parents and carers, education settings, and partner agencies to ensure children and young people with SEND are given the best opportunity to thrive and succeed. Southend City Council has a great opportunity for a forward-thinking, driven, and passionate individual to join the Educational Psychologist team, which is committed to providing a first-class service to children and families with SEND. Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living and excellent transport links into London.

The team is dedicated to working with parents, carers, education settings, and partner agencies to support children and young people with SEND. Southend City Council offers a great opportunity for a forward-thinking, driven, and passionate individual to join the Educational Psychologist team, committed to providing a first-class service to children and families with SEND.

Your new role
We are looking for Locum Educational Psychologists (EP) for temporary posts until August 2025. This contract is offered on a hybrid basis, combining remote work and face-to-face interactions (this role can be predominantly working from home).
As a Locum EP, you will work in our EHCP team, providing psychological advice for Education, Health, and Care Plan assessments. We have two teams: one working on EHCPs and another working in schools on early intervention work.
This role allows the successful individual to be part of an integrated service within Southend’s Education, Inclusion, and Early Years Directorate, promoting inclusive practices and advocating for positive mental health and wellbeing.
Through statutory assessments, preventative strategies, training, group work, and multi-agency support, we aim to support children and young people in achieving their academic, social, and personal development goals. The service focuses on maximizing educational attainment and achievement, supporting our most vulnerable learners to live their best lives.
For an informal discussion, please contact Melanie Adkins, Principal Educational Psychologist at MelanieA.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this post, you must hold a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology or an equivalent recognized by the British Psychological Society and active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Eligibility for Chartered Status and Associate Fellowship of the BPS is also required. You must hold a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology or an equivalent recognized by the British Psychological Society and active registration with HCPC.