Educational Psychologist

JOB-20240830-393893bc

Educational Psychologist

Job title: Educational Psychologist
Specialism: Educational Psychology
Location: Torbay, UK
Pay rate: £1,250.00 per day
Contract type: Ongoing
Working pattern: Part time / Full time

Role overview

An exciting locum opportunity has become available for an Educational Psychologist to work within the Educational Psychology Service in Torbay. This ongoing role offers both part-time and full-time flexibility and provides the chance to make a meaningful impact on the learning, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people aged 0-25. You will contribute to statutory work, early intervention, and systemic development across the local authority, while enjoying the autonomy and benefits of locum working.

Perks and benefits

• Part time / Full time flexibility: Shape a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive daily rate: £1,250.00 per day, rewarding your specialist expertise and experience.

• Locum freedom: Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and the option to take breaks between contracts.

• Professional variety: Work across diverse settings and cases, broadening your experience and skillset.

• Supportive service: Access to peer support, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Role purpose

To deliver high-quality psychological services to children and young people aged 0-25, their families, and educational settings, supporting learning, wellbeing, and inclusion. The post holder will contribute to statutory assessments, early intervention, and systemic change across Torbay.

What you will do

• Undertake psychological assessments using evidence-based approaches to support Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs).

• Produce clear, high-quality psychological advice and reports in line with statutory requirements.

• Provide consultation and intervention for children and young people with SEND, social, emotional, and mental health needs, and neurodevelopmental differences.

• Promote inclusive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice across educational settings.

• Work collaboratively with schools, early years providers, families, and carers to support positive outcomes.

• Deliver training and workshops to build capacity and confidence wi