Locum Educational Psychologist – Fully Remote – £1,200 per Assessment

Tripod Partners is recruiting Educational Psychologists to support a Local Authority on a fully remote, locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EP looking for flexible, well-paid assessment work that fits around existing commitments.

You'll be completing statutory assessments and writing high-quality reports to inform Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments - all from home, with no site attendance required.

Pay & Hours

• £1,200 per completed assessment
• Each assessment is estimated at approximately 2 days' work
• Flexible volume - take on as many or as few assessments as suit your availability
• Fully remote working

What's Involved

• Conducting educational psychology assessments for children and young people
• Writing clear, jargon-free reports accessible to non-specialist readers (e.g. parents/carers), with acronyms spelled out in full
• Representing the views and aspirations of the child/young person and their parents/carers throughout the report
• Clearly describing strengths, needs, and provision — identifying where needs go beyond what's available through Quality First Teaching or reasonable adjustments
• Providing a clear psychological formulation linking identified needs
• For Year 5/6 or Year 9+ pupils, considering transition planning or Preparation for Adulthood as relevant
• Submitting reports for Quality Assurance at least a week ahead of the submission deadline, and responding to amendment requests within the QA week

Essential Requirements

• HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience, including prior work for a Local Authority
• Enhanced DBS (Children's and Adults)
• Right to work in the UK
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Willingness to provide photo ID, proof of qualifications, proof of NI, and DBS update service/PoA documentation as part of compliance

Why Work With Tripod Partners?

• Specialist EP recruitment consultancy with strong Local Authority relationships
• Fast, straightforward compliance process
• Ongoing pipeline of remote assessment work
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

To Apply
Please submit your CV, or contact Tripod Partners directly for a confidential discussion about this role.