Educational Psychologist

Locum Educational Psychologist

Hybrid Working | 9-Month Contract | £646.35 per day

Aatom Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Locum Educational Psychologist on behalf of Local Council. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Educational Psychology Service, helping the Local Authority meet its statutory responsibilities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is a 9-month contract with the possibility of extension and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, combining home working, school visits, home visits, and office-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) allocated by the Principal Educational Psychologist.
• Undertake face-to-face assessments of children and young people where required.
• Produce high-quality, evidence-based psychological advice to support Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Complete assessments and reports within agreed statutory timescales.
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers, educational settings, and other professionals.
• Gather and analyse assessment data to inform recommendations and outcomes.
• Submit reports for quality assurance in line with service requirements.
• Support the Local Authority in meeting its statutory SEND obligations.

Requirements

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.
• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience as a practising Educational Psychologist.
• Strong experience completing EHCP/EHCNA assessments.
• Ability to write concise, analytical, and outcome-focused psychological reports.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based practice relating to children and young people with SEND and barriers to learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and work to strict deadlines.
• Strong IT skills.
• HCPC registration.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

• Previous Local Authority experience.
• Experience working within Children's Services and Educational Psychology Services.

Working Environment

Hybrid working model.

School visits, home visits, office-based work, and remote working.

Opportunity to work collaboratively with schools, Children's Services, health professionals, and other key stakeholders.

Additional Requirements

Full UK driving licence.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes.

What's on Offer?

£646.35 per day

37 hours per week

9-month contract

Potential contract extension

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive and collaborative Educational Psychology Service

If you are an experienced Educational Psychologist looking for your next interim opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Aatom Recruitment for further information.