Educational Psychologist — Student Support & Assessments

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Regular supervision and peer support

On-site Centurion work

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng seeks an Educational Psychologist to identify and address learning, behavioral, and emotional needs. You will work directly with students, families, and school staff to develop evidence-based intervention plans and support strategies within our Centurion facility.

The role requires HPCSA registration, a Master's/PhD in Educational Psychology, and at least 3 years' relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology.
• Registered with HPCSA as Educational Psychologist.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant educational experience.
• Experience with cognitive and socio-emotional assessments.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for learning, behavioral, and emotional needs.
• Develop and implement individualized support plans based on findings.
• Provide counseling and school-based interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to support students.
• Offer training to educators and parents on child development and behavior.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Educational Psychology

Tools

Educational assessment tools

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng seeks an Educational Psychologist to identify and address learning, behavioral, and emotional needs. You will work directly with students, families, and school staff to develop evidence-based intervention plans and support strategies within our Centurion facility.

The role requires HPCSA registration, a Master's/PhD in Educational Psychology, and at least 3 years' relevant experience.