Hybrid Educational Psychologist

Immediate Start – Hybrid Educational Psychologist | Central Bedfordshire Council

📍 Central Bedfordshire (Shefford, SG17 5TQ) – Hybrid Working
💷 £450 Per Day
🕒 Full-Time – 37 Hours | Monday to Friday
📅 6 Month Contract

Educational Psychologist – Associate / Locum Opportunity

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking experienced Associate / Locum Educational Psychologists to join its Extended Educational Psychology Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for Educational Psychologists looking to focus on statutory assessment work and SEND tribunal activity within a supportive and flexible local authority setting.

The Role

You will deliver Educational Psychology assessments across Central Bedfordshire, supporting children and young people through statutory processes and providing high-quality psychological advice.

The role includes:

✔ Completing statutory Educational Psychology assessments
✔ Producing high-quality EP advice and reports
✔ Supporting SEND assessment processes
✔ Contributing to tribunal work and evidence where required
✔ Conducting observations and direct work in person
✔ Attending meetings (with flexibility for virtual attendance by agreement)
✔ Supporting children and families across Central Bedfordshire and occasional out-of-area assessments

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working available

• Assessments conducted in person

• Approx. 2 days allocated per assessment

• Meetings can be completed remotely by negotiation

• Minimum expectation of 4 Educational Psychology advices per month

About You

We’re looking for professionals who have:

✔ Qualified Educational Psychologist status
✔ HCPC Registration (or eligibility)
✔ Experience completing statutory assessments
✔ Experience within SEND and tribunal work
✔ Strong report writing and communication skills
✔ Ability to independently manage assessment activity

Why Apply?

✔ Immediate start available
✔ Competitive £450 per day
✔ Flexible hybrid arrangements
✔ Dedicated Educational Psychology service
✔ Meaningful work supporting children and young people

Interested?

Please send your up-to-date CV and call (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity further.