Educational Psychologist

To provide high-quality Educational Psychology services through the completion of statutory assessments psychological advice and tribunal work for children and young people across Central Bedfordshire. The postholder will undertake in-person assessments observations and direct work to support the identification of educational needs and contribute to positive outcomes for children families and educational settings.

• Complete statutory Educational Psychology assessments within agreed timescales.
  
• Undertake psychological assessments observations and direct work with children and young people in educational settings.
  
• Prepare high-quality written psychological advice and professional reports to support Education Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs).
  
• Contribute to tribunal work and provide professional evidence where required.
  
• Liaise effectively with schools parents carers and multi-agency professionals.
  
• Provide recommendations and strategies to support children and young people with additional educational needs.
  
• Attend meetings relating to statutory assessment processes either in person or online where agreed.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with professional and organisational standards.
  
• Ensure all assessments and reports are completed within the required four-week timeframe.
  
• Work in accordance with relevant legislation professional standards and safeguarding procedures.
  

• Qualified Educational Psychologist with registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  
• Experience completing statutory Educational Psychology assessments and reports.
  
• Knowledge of SEND legislation Education Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) and tribunal processes.
  
• Ability to undertake in-person observations and direct assessment work.
  
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.
  
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills.
  
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet strict deadlines.
  
• Experience working collaboratively with schools families and multi-agency professionals.
  

• Pay: Rates per assessment starting from 1100 (550 per day) subject to negotiation
  
• Location: Central Bedfordshire and occasional out-of-authority assessments
  
• Hours: Flexible / As Agreed
  
• Working Pattern: In-person assessments required; meetings may be conducted online by agreement
  
• Contract Type: Associate / Locum
  
• Completion Timescale: Assessments must be completed within 4 weeks of allocation