Educational Psychologist

Posted 03 June 2025
LocationSwindon SN1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Interim & Executive Management

Job description

Job Title: Educational Psychologist (Locum)

Contract: 9 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

The council’s Educational Psychology Service is seeking additional locum support to provide advice for Education, Health, and Care needs assessments. The candidate will be responsible for providing two days per assessment in accordance with AEP guidance and will be compensated upon submission of the completed report.

Key Duties/Accountabilities
  • Available for face-to-face work in Swindon schools
  • All report writing and admin tasks can be carried out from home
  • Accountable to the Principal and/or Deputy Educational Psychologist
  • Welcome to attend virtual CPD and team meetings on a monthly basis
  • Informal support and supervision provided on a needs-led basis
  • Trialling the DfE national template for EP’s
Essential Experience Required

  • Experience of working in accordance with AEP guidance
Essential Qualification Required

  • Relevant qualification in the related field
Additional information to note

  • Working hours: 37 hours per week
  • Enhanced DBS check required
  • Remote assessments considered if in accordance with AEP Guidance for Remote Workers
  • Opportunity to complete co-production meetings with 1.5 hours allocated for each child or young person
  • Application process requires two anonymized reports for an EHCNA before a brief teams interview
  • Closing date: 6th June 2025


Requirements

Requirements:

  • Experience of working in accordance with AEP guidance
  • Relevant qualification in the related field