Senior Educational Psychologist

Baltimore Consulting Limited; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority is seeking a Senior Educational Psychologist for a 3-month hybrid contract. The role focuses on leading the Educational Psychology Service, providing supervision, and enhancing outcomes for children and young people. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a Local Authority setting. Competitive pay of £650 per day is offered, with interviews scheduled for January.

Benefits

Senior referral scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration.
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience in a Local Authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of psychological theory and SEN legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day operational management of the EP Service.
• Provide supervision and line management to EPs and Assistant EPs.
• Ensure high‑quality psychological advice for EHC needs assessments.
• Lead service development and training.
• Work with SEND colleagues, schools, and families.

Skills

Supervising others

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration

Minimum 3 years post‑qualification LA experience

Job description

Senior Educational Psychologist

South Coast – Hybrid. 3‑month interim contract. £650 per day Inside IR35. Interviews January.

We're supporting a Local Authority seeking a Senior Educational Psychologist to help lead and develop their Educational Psychology Service. This role focuses on high‑quality service delivery, professional supervision and improving outcomes for children and young people aged 0‑25.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day‑to‑day operational management of the EP Service
• Providing supervision and line management to EPs and Assistant EPs
• Ensuring high‑quality psychological advice for EHC needs assessments
• Leading service development, training and early‑intervention work
• Working collaboratively with SEND colleagues, schools and families
• Monitoring service performance and coordinating critical incident responses

Qualifications

• Qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification LA experience
• Strong knowledge of psychological theory, SEN legislation and inclusive practice
• Experience supervising others and leading projects
• Excellent communication, organisational and collaborative skills

Interviews are taking place January. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please send an up‑to‑date CV and your availability for a call.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.