Educational Psychologist

apartmentPertemps placeLondon calendar_month 

Educational Psychologist

Department: Children’s Services – Education
Sector : Local Authority

Day Rate: c £650.00 (Umbrella) inside IR35

Flexibility around working hours
Part time (2 - 4 days per week the client will be flexible)

Location: West London

Overview:
Purpose: Enhance the achievement and wellbeing of children, especially those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or other learning barriers.

As an Educational Psychologist you will provide psychological support and advice to schools and the SEND department.

Responsibilities
  • Offer high-quality statutory psychological advice as per SEN legislation and the Code of Practice (2014).
  • Advise on cases for the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDisT) and provide evidence at hearings.
  • Deliver targeted psychological services, including consultation, assessment, and intervention, to a designated group of schools.
  • Provide staff development and training to ensure high-quality teaching and support for all students.
  • Monitor and evaluate school interventions, sharing examples of good practice.
  • Contribute to the annual analysis of the Borough Educational Psychology Service’s outcomes.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop evidence-based practices that improve social and learning opportunities for children.

This role is perfect for those passionate about making a tangible difference in children’s lives and supporting their educational journey.

If you have the skills, experience and the passion to support the wellbeing of children, especially those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within a local authority setting providing support and advice to schools and the SEND department across the borough, please submit your CV now for immediate review

Interviews to take place as soon as possible with a view to start thereafter.

apartmentSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustplaceLondon
that are already in place, such as counselling, educational psychology, school nurses, pastoral care, educational welfare officers, VCSEs, the local authority, including children’s social care, and NHS Children and Young People Mental Health Services (CYPMHS...
apartmentKingsdale Foundation SchoolplaceLondon
and progressive school set in an award winning educational learning environment. Examination outcomes makes Kingsdale one of the top performing non-selective schools in South London. Ofsted has judged Kingsdale to be Outstanding in every area for the second...
apartmentSouth West London and St George's Mental Health NHS TrustplaceMerton, 7 mi from London
qualified Psychologists who have good previous experience of working in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. This post will require:  •  Qualification and registration as a Clinical / Counselling / Educational Psychologist  •  Strong...