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Educational Psychologist

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Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

London, Greater London WC1A 2LP, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Locum Educational Psychologist position is with the Children’s Services – Education department in a Local Authority, based in West London.
  • This role requires a commitment of 2 days per week for a duration of 12 weeks, with the potential for extension, offering a day rate of approximately £600.00 via Umbrella.
  • Candidates should have relevant experience in providing psychological support and advice, particularly for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
  • Key responsibilities include delivering statutory psychological advice, advising on SEN Tribunal cases, and providing training to school staff.
  • This position is ideal for individuals passionate about enhancing the achievement and wellbeing of children, especially those facing learning barriers.
Locum Educational PsychologistDepartment: Children’s Services – EducationSector : Local AuthorityContract: 2 days per week (site based)Duration: 12 weeks (potential to extend)Day Rate: c £600.00 (Umbrella)Location: West LondonOverview: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 reviewInterviews to take place as soon as possible with a view to start thereafter.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.