Senior Educational Psychologist

Baltimore Consulting; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Senior Educational Psychologist for a 3-month interim contract on the South Coast, with a hybrid work model. This role emphasizes high-quality service delivery and involves supervision and management of educational psychologists. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Educational Psychologist with at least 3 years of experience and strong knowledge of SEN legislation. They will lead service improvement and collaborate with various stakeholders, earning £650 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post‑qualification local authority experience.
• Experience supervising others and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day‑to‑day operational management of the EP Service.
• Providing supervision and line management to EP’s and Assistant EP’s.
• Ensuring high‑quality psychological advice for EHC needs assessments.
• Leading service development, training and early‑intervention work.
• Monitoring service performance and coordinating critical incident responses.

Skills

Qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration

Strong knowledge of psychological theory, SEN legislation and inclusive practice

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Educational Psychologist qualification

Job description

Senior Educational Psychologist
South Coast – Hyrbid
3 month interim contract
£650 per day Inside IR35

InterviewsJanuary

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.

Your role as Senior Educational Psychologist:

• Supporting day‑to‑day operational management of the EP Service
• Providing supervision and line management to EP’s and Assistant EP’s
• 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

Your experience as a Senior Educational Psychologist:

• 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.