Shape lives. Grow your career. Feel supported while you do it. We are currently recruiting for an Educational Psychologist – Sunderland Salary: £55,000–£63,840 pro rata (dependent on experience) Hours: 2 days per week | Permanent & Fixed-Term Opportunities
Are you an Educational Psychologist looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference while enjoying flexibility, excellent clinical support and opportunities to develop your career? We're recruiting for our client, an innovative, award-winning and growing practice, looking for passionate Educational Psychologists to join its friendly, multidisciplinary team in Sunderland. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or newly qualified, this is a fantastic opportunity to help children and young people feel understood, supported and ready to progress.
Why consider this opportunity?
Benefits include:
- £55,000–£63,840 salary (pro rata) depending on experience.
- £5,000 retention bonus (pro rata) after 12 months' service.
- Just 2 days per week , with flexible working arrangements.
- Permanent and fixed-term opportunities.
- 25% protected administration time.
- Trial of 10% protected rest time each day.
- £250 annual CPD allowance, dedicated CPD time and monthly learning sessions.
- Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
- Relocation assistance of up to £3,000 for eligible candidates.
- Travel incentive schemes where applicable.
- Flexible 52-week or term-time/summer contract options.
Additional benefits include:
- 25 days' annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and service-related allowance.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
- Paid fertility treatment support.
- Life assurance and competitive pension.
- Critical illness cover and medical insurance options.
- Mental health and wellbeing support.
- Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase Schemes.
- Access to hundreds of retail, lifestyle and wellbeing discounts.
The role
You’ll deliver psychological assessments and interventions across a variety of settings, including clinics, mainstream and specialist schools, and in partnership with local authorities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Cognitive, emotional and behavioural assessments.
- Supporting children and young people with additional needs.
- Providing consultation and advice to schools and educational professionals.
- Contributing to EHC Needs Assessments (EHCNAs).
- Delivering training and professional development.
- Producing high-quality psychological reports and recommendations.
- Working collaboratively with families, schools and multidisciplinary professionals.
You’ll also have the opportunity to shape and develop the psychology service, tailoring your work to your areas of interest and expertise.
What are they looking for?
- Doctorate or MSc in Educational Psychology.
- HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist.
- Registration with a relevant professional body, such as the BPS.
- Strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills.
- Excellent communication and collaborative working abilities.
- Knowledge of SEN legislation and current educational frameworks.
- Experience in mainstream or specialist settings, and knowledge of ASC, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences, would be advantageous.
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