Educational Psychologist in Bexleyheath, Kent

Educational Psychologists - fancy a 3-day working week while still commanding up to £600 per day?
I'm recruiting for an experienced Educational Psychologist to join a London Borough on a 5-month interim contract, working just 3 days per week in Bexleyheath. You'll be supporting children and young people with SEND needs, working alongside schools, families and multidisciplinary professionals to help deliver positive outcomes.

You'll play a key part in supporting the Local Authority to fulfil its statutory SEND responsibilities, providing high-quality psychological advice, assessment, consultation and support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing psychological advice and assessments relating to the developmental, learning and additional needs of children and young people
• Supporting schools to develop effective strategies and provision for pupils at SEN Support
• Working with children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs
• Providing consultation, advice and support to school staff, parents and carers
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Advising professionals on appropriate interventions and provision to help children and young people achieve positive outcomes

About you

We're looking for an experienced Educational Psychologist who can confidently work with schools, families and professionals and hit the ground running in a Local Authority setting.

You'll need:

• Appropriate professional qualification in Psychology
• Eligibility for registration as an Educational Psychologist with the HPC
• Strong knowledge of the statutory SEND framework and relevant legislation
• Experience assessing and supporting children and young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Strong consultation and multidisciplinary working skills
• The ability to provide clear, practical psychological advice to schools and other professionals

Why consider this contract?

Up to £600 per day | Only 3 days per week | 5-month interim assignment | Opportunity to make a tangible difference to SEND provision and outcomes | Varied, collaborative work across schools and multidisciplinary services.

If you're an Educational Psychologist looking for your next interim opportunity, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.Equally, if this isn't quite right for you, but you know an Educational Psychologist who may be interested, referrals are very welcome.

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