Senior Educational Psychologist

JOB-20240830-393893bc

Job Title:
Senior Educational Psychologist

Specialism:
Psychology

Location:
Coventry, UK

Salary:
£600.00 Daily

Type:
Full Time / Part Time / Locum

Join us for an ongoing position as a Senior Educational Psychologist in the vibrant city of Coventry, UK, where you can earn an impressive £600.00 daily. This exciting role offers both Full Time and Part Time options, providing professional leadership and invaluable contributions to the educational sector.

As a locum, you can achieve the perfect work-life balance while exploring diverse opportunities and gaining invaluable experience in different settings. Benefit from a flexible schedule, exposure to varied cases, and the chance to expand your professional network.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Choose a work schedule that suits your lifestyle, providing flexibility and control
• Competitive daily rate: Enhance your earnings with a generous daily rate that rewards your expertise
• Varied experience: Expand your horizons by working in different environments and fields of psychology
• Professional development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills
• Networking opportunities: Build lasting connections with professionals across the educational and healthcare sectors

What you will do:

• Provide professional leadership and line management to Educational Psychologists, Trainee EPs, and Assistant EPs within the locality team, fostering a collaborative and inspiring work environment
• Deliver high-quality psychological assessments, consultations, and interventions for children and young people with SEND across early years, schools, and post-16 settings
• Contribute to statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and ensure timely, compliant advice in line with the Children and Families Act 2014
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including schools, social care, NHS colleagues, and voluntary organisations to support integrated service delivery
• Lead on service development initiatives, promoting innovative and evidence-based psychological practices across the Educational Psychology Service (EPS)

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Doctorate in Educational Psychology (or equivalent)
• Psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Registration & Compliance:

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Chartered Psychologist status (or working towards) with the BPS
• Strong working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (0–25), Children and Families Act 2014 and Equality Act 2010

Experience:

• Significant post-qualification experience as an Educational Psychologist within a UK local authority or equivalent setting
• Experience of contributing to statutory SEND processes, including EHC assessments and tribunal work
• Demonstrable experience of leadership, supervision, and service development within an Educational Psychology Service
• Proven ability to work effectively across education, health, and care systems to deliver integrated outcomes for children and young people

Coventry, a city rich in history, culture, and thriving communities, is a fantastic place to live and work. With its welcoming atmosphere, diverse population, and excellent transport links, Coventry offers a vibrant lifestyle and is perfect for professionals seeking both challenge and balance. Join us and make a real difference in the heart of the UK!

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Apply now to join Senior Educational Psychologist in Coventry, UK and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.