Bexleyheath, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/11/2026
Job Description
Educational Psychologist – 6 Month Contract
Contract: 6 Month Contract
Summary
A Local Authority is looking for two seasoned Educational Psychologists to join its Educational Psychology Service on a temporary basis. This role involves working within Children's Services to fulfill the Local Authority's statutory responsibilities related to Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and enhancing educational outcomes for children and young people. While direct interactions with children are required to be conducted in person, report writing can be done remotely unless otherwise agreed upon with the Principal Educational Psychologist.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological assessments for children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.
- Offer advice and recommendations to aid in EHCP assessments and reviews.
- Provide psychological consultation and support to schools, families, and professionals.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for children and young people.
- Advise on effective interventions and provisions at the SEN Support level.
- Participate in training and development activities for schools and partner agencies.
- Support colleagues through consultation, supervision, and professional guidance.
- Produce high-quality psychological reports within set deadlines.
- Stay informed on current SEND legislation and educational psychology best practices.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Registration (or eligibility for registration) as an Educational Psychologist with the HCPC.
- A Good Honours Degree in Psychology.
- A Postgraduate Qualification in Educational Psychology at the Master's or Doctoral level.
- Experience working with children and young people with:
- Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
- Experience in educational and multidisciplinary settings.
- Strong understanding of current SEND legislation and guidance.
- Excellent skills in report writing, consultation, and communication.
- Ability to manage workload independently.
Additional
- Enhanced DBS Required.
- Ability to travel across the Local Authority area.
- Car ownership/driver is desirable.
- Candidates must submit two anonymised statutory reports for review during the selection process.
What's on Offer?
- 6 Month Contract
- 3 Days Per Week
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Remote report writing capability.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive Educational Psychology Service.
- Flexible working arrangements with meaningful face-to-face practice.
Suitable for: Educational Psychologists, Locum Educational Psychologists, Senior Educational Psychologists, HCPC Registered Educational Psychologists, and SEND Specialists.
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