Educational Psychologist

Contract Opportunity | HCPC Registered Educational Psychologists

We are seeking experienced, HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists to undertake statutory assessments for children and young people.

This opportunity is suited to qualified Educational Psychologists with a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience who can deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessments and meet statutory deadlines.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction: Clear guidance, induction information and access to a bank of example statutory advice reports.

• GDPR-compliant equipment: A work laptop provided to support secure handling of confidential information.

• Quality assurance and operational support: A supportive quality assurance process, alongside an experienced operational support team.

• Professional resources: Access to service resources and psychological assessment and testing equipment.

• Training and CPD: A complimentary place at the annual safeguarding training day, with opportunities to participate in additional continuing professional development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face consultations, observations and psychological assessments in schools, early years settings and family homes.

• Prepare high-quality statutory assessment advice and reports that inform decision-making for children and young people.

• Participate fully in the service’s quality assurance processes.

• Ensure 100% compliance with statutory deadlines, maintaining accuracy, quality and timeliness across all assigned assessments.

• Handle sensitive information in accordance with GDPR and relevant professional standards.

Essential Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.

• A minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience as an Educational Psychologist.

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking statutory assessments.

• The ability to conduct face-to-face assessments across educational settings and family homes.

• A strong commitment to high-quality report writing, professional standards and statutory timescales.

• Willingness to engage fully with quality assurance procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the children’s and adults’ barred lists.

References will be required for all posts held during the previous five years. All references will be verified through direct contact with the referees.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should provide the following as part of their application:

• An up-to-date CV.

• Confirmation of their HCPC registration and relevant post-qualification experience.

• Details of the local authority Educational Psychology Services in England where they have undertaken statutory assessments.

• An anonymised example of a statutory assessment advice report they have authored.

• Confirmation that they are able to undertake face-to-face consultations, observations and assessments in schools, early years settings and family homes, and meet all statutory deadlines.

We welcome applications from experienced Educational Psychologists who are committed to delivering timely, high-quality statutory assessment advice and supporting positive outcomes for children and young people.