OR111334 – Educational Psychologist

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council seeks an experienced Educational Psychologist to complete high-quality EHCNA assessments for children and young people, providing clear psychological advice to support SEND duties.

Role involves visiting schools and settings, gathering information from parents and professionals, writing concise reports within a strict 5-week timescale, and managing an independent caseload with deadlines.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience as an Educational Psychologist.
• Experience completing EHC needs assessments.
• Clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
• Enhanced DBS check for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Complete face-to-face EHC needs assessments.
• Visit schools, families and other relevant settings.
• Gather information from parents, teachers and professionals.
• Analyse assessment information and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Write concise EHCNA reports within the required 5-week timescale.
• Submit reports for quality assurance.
• Manage an independent caseload and meet deadlines.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Written reports

Independent working

Data collection

Communication with parents/schools

IT & record keeping

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

Client: Wokingham Borough Council

Location: Shute End, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1BN, United Kingdom

Work Pattern: Carry out face to face assessments in schools and settings reports written at home - 37 hour a week

PAYE Pay Rate: £468.20 per day

Main Purpose of the Role

Complete high-quality Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) for children and young people, providing clear psychological advice to support the Local Authority's SEND statutory duties.

Typical Day

• Complete face-to-face EHC needs assessments.
• Visit schools, families and other relevant settings.
• Gather information from parents, teachers and professionals.
• Analyses assessment information and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Write concise EHCNA reports within the required 5-week timescale.
• Submit reports for quality assurance.
• Manage an independent caseload and meet deadlines.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Strong Educational Psychology assessment skills.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
• Evidence-based approach to supporting children with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Good data collection and analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, schools and other professionals.
• Strong IT skills and accurate record keeping.

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience as a practicing Educational Psychologist.
• Experience completing EHC needs assessments.
• Ability to produce high-quality psychological advice and reports.
• Clean UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
• Enhanced DBS check for working with children.