Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologist

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, Mon \- Fri, 09:00 \- 17:00
Contract: Temporary (9\+ months)
Location: Westgate Street, GL1 2TG
Pay Rate: £470\.46 per day
Positions: 1

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Educational Psychologist for a 9\+ month assignment based in Westgate Street. This role focuses on delivering high\-quality psychological services to children and young people, supporting inclusion, wellbeing, and improved educational outcomes across education and social care settings.

You will play a key role in statutory processes, multi\-agency working, and early intervention strategies, ensuring children and young people receive appropriate and timely support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing psychological assessments for children and young people


• Supporting statutory assessments, including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)


• Advising schools, settings, and professionals on learning, behaviour, and development needs


• Contributing to multi\-agency meetings and case discussions


• Supporting early intervention and inclusion strategies


• Producing clear, professional written reports within required deadlines


• Working collaboratively with education and social care partners

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Educational Psychologist who is confident working within a local authority environment and committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Educational Psychologist


• HCPC registration (or eligibility to register)


• Proven experience working with children and young people


• Strong knowledge of SEN and statutory assessment processes


• Eligibility to work in the UK


• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo checks, including Children's and Adults Barred Lists)


• Ability to produce high\-quality written reports


• Strong communication and consultation skills


• Ability to work effectively within a local authority setting

• Previous experience within a Local Authority Educational Psychology Service


• Experience working across multi\-agency teams


• Familiarity with Gloucestershire County Council processes


• Experience supporting complex or high\-need cases

• Opportunity to make a real impact on children's educational and emotional wellbeing


• Structured full\-time hours in a professional environment


• Competitive daily rate


• Varied and meaningful work across education and social care


• Supportive agency management throughout the assignment

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: £470\.46 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you currently registered with the HCPC as an Educational Psychologist, or are you eligible to register?


• Do you have experience working with SEN statutory processes, including EHCP assessments and reports?

• children and young people: 1 year (required)


• educational psychology: 1 year (required)


• Local Authority: 1 year (required)

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Educational Psychology (required)


• Enhanced DBS (required)

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