Educational Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
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Job Description
4 Month Contract With A Local Authority
- We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Educational Psychologist to join our supportive and dynamic SEND team in Waltham Forest. The role involves providing timely high-quality psychological advice for statutory assessments of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) in line with statutory guidance and within set timescales.
- This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of children and young people working closely with families schools and multi-agency partners to promote inclusive and evidence-based support.
Key Responsibilities:
Respond to referrals from the SEND Team to support statutory assessments of special educational needs within agreed timescales.
Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of children and young people considering educational developmental familial and community contexts.
Provide clear robust and evidence-based psychological advice to support Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Collaborate with schools families and other professionals to develop interventions and support strategies.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports in line with legislative and local requirements.
Promote inclusive practice and contribute to the early intervention and graduated response frameworks.
Uphold the highest standards of professional practice in accordance with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) codes of conduct.
Participate in team meetings supervision CPD activities and relevant local authority initiatives.
Essential Requirements:
A recognised professional qualification in Educational Psychology.
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist (Educational).
Demonstrable experience (or placement experience for early career applicants) in applying psychology in educational settings.
Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory processes related to EHCPs.
Ability to write clear concise and accessible psychological reports that inform statutory decision-making.
Knowledge of child development learning difficulties emotional and behavioural needs and systemic working.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Proficiency in IT systems and digital tools used for casework communication and reporting.
- Working Hours: 37 Per Week
Employment Type
Full Time
