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Location: Remote (Candidates must be able to travel to Winchester as required)

Pay Rates:

• PAYE: £931.50 per assessment
  

• Umbrella/LTD: £1200 per assessment
  

Essential Information:

• Candidates must commit to a minimum of 3 assessments per month.
  

• The role will run until March 2025, and candidates must be available for the entire duration.
  

• 5 years of experience in Educational Psychology is required to practise as a contractor.
  

• Candidates must possess either a Doctorate in Educational Psychology (PhD) or a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, or an equivalent qualification.
  

• Applicants must provide 2 anonymised reports for Hampshire County Council (HCC) to review alongside their CV submission.
  

• All reports will be reviewed, and feedback will be provided where necessary.
  

About the Role:

To contribute to improving the quality of education provided by maintained schools and academies in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for children and young people, especially those with SEN, by:

• Providing psychological advice (including statutory advice) to SEN services and other officers for children and young people aged 0 – 25.
  

• Providing psychological advice and support to communities, schools, parents, children, and young people.
  

• Contributing to multi-agency support for children and young people.
  

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Act as a consultant on psychological matters with parents, carers, teachers, and other professionals working with children and young people.
  

• Work with staff in the Education and Inclusion branch to contribute to school effectiveness.
  

• Prepare and maintain written records.
  

• Provide statutory advice to Local Authorities in accordance with the SEN Code of Practice.
  

• Attend SEN and disability tribunals as required by the Local Authority.
  

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Requirements

• Candidates must commit to a minimum of 3 assessments per month.
  

• 5 years of experience in Educational Psychology to practise as a contractor.
  

• PhD/Doctorate or Master’s in Educational Psychology, or equivalent.
  

• Candidates must provide 2 anonymised reports for HCC to review with CV submission.
  

• All reports will be read and checked, with critique where necessary.
  

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Benefits

• Competitive pay rates with PAYE and Umbrella/LTD options.
  

• Flexible remote working, with occasional travel to Winchester.
  

• Opportunity to contribute to the improvement of SEN services in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
  

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