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Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Education and Training - Special Needs - SEN - Psychology

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team within a specialist school near Dorking!

The School:

This school is located near Farnham and caters for children aged 3-19 with learning difficulties. Children may have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties or challenging behaviour.

The school has a Therapy Department which is staffed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Therapists are based around the school and have a clinic room for individual work. Much therapy follows a 'blended' model of therapeutic intervention which is delivered across the curriculum, and there is close liaison with teaching staff and parents.

As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to 'get your foot in the door' and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Educational Therapist. Also an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists.

Professional Skills & Requirements - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students

Able to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher

Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Able to provide academic and pastoral support

Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential

Personal Qualities - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential

Able to build confidence and motivation

Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students

Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict

Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

93- 110 per day - Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics if you are interested in the Mental Health Teaching Assistant role:
T: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)

Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Education and Training - Special Needs - SEN - Psychology

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team within a specialist school near Dorking!

The School:

This school is located near Farnham and caters for children aged 3-19 with learning difficulties. Children may have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties or challenging behaviour.

The school has a Therapy Department which is staffed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Therapists are based around the school and have a clinic room for individual work. Much therapy follows a 'blended' model of therapeutic intervention which is delivered across the curriculum, and there is close liaison with teaching staff and parents.

As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to 'get your foot in the door' and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Educational Therapist. Also an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists.

Professional Skills & Requirements - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students

Able to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher

Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Able to provide academic and pastoral support

Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential

Personal Qualities - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential

Able to build confidence and motivation

Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students

Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict

Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

93- 110 per day - Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics if you are interested in the Mental Health Teaching Assistant role:
T: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)

Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Education and Training - Special Needs - SEN - Psychology

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours click apply for full job details

Wilds Lodge School - RutlandAssistant PsychologistSalary: £25,731 (actual salary) £wk FTE)Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only (39 weeks)40 hours per week Monday to FridayTo start in September 2026This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help nurture and shape the lives of our pupils at Wilds Lodge School. We are currently looking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated Assistant Psychologist to join our successful team.Job roleWorking alongside the Educational Psychologist, the appointed candidate will deliver psychological support as part of a multi-disciplinary team comprising Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Creative Therapists. This post would be ideal for someone hoping to develop a range of experience and skills in preparation for training as an Educational Psychologist.This position would be ideal for a dynamic and enthusiastic psychology graduate to support the development and delivery of our therapeutic service.Main responsibilities include: To assist the Educational Psychologist in the provision of psychological assessments and interventions. Work with the Educational Psychologist to develop the content of bespoke intervention with individual children or groups, drawing on psychological principles. To liaise with our Senior Leadership Team and Behaviour and Welfare Team to arrange planned interventions with learners Work directly with school staff, parents and pupils to implement psychological interventions and advice. To measure the impact of delivered interventions and record results in formal written impact reports. To complete classroom observations to inform understanding of needs and develop classroom practice. To use a coaching model to share your understanding of behavioural presentations in school from a psychological perspective and support staff in meeting a range of special educational needs as part of their graduated approach. To contribute to effective data collection, analysis and evaluation. To assist in the planning and implementation of research and project work. Provide support to the Educational Psychologist to deliver training workshops.Essential Requirements: At least a 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology providing a graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society Experience working with children, young people and parents, for example, experience ofteaching, youth work, mentoring or mental health support Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly confidence in building rapport quickly and establishing trusting relationships with children/young people and school staff. Driving license and car essential.About Wilds Lodge SchoolWilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day learners only) for learners aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the learners at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our learners. The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the learners.We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.Benefits Include: Free onsite parking Free refreshments and meals whilst on duty Company events Gym membership Access to an employee assistance programme Group life cover 2 x salary from day 1 Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for Part funding of further training including HLTA, Master Degrees and Teacher Training Excellent promotion and career progression Sick pay 3 days off paid for dependants sickness Enhanced paid family friendly leaveOur learners are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.How to apply: For more information, to arrange a visit and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:E: T: Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th July 2026Strong applications may be considered upon receiptThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff: All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

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Educational Psychologist (Statutory Assessments) - South Yorkshire Outside IR35

Overview

Barnsley Local Authority is increasing capacity for statutory assessments and is engaging HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist for on-site work. This suits EPs who prefer face-to-face assessments with supportive QA and clear timelines.

• Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire (on-site only)
• Contract: Outside IR35 (Ltd or Umbrella)
• Start: Interviews immediately and start depending on the succesfull candidate
• Workload: Ongoing requirement; six-week turnaround per assessment
• Rates: Competitive (outside IR35), paid per assessment/day - negotiable

• Complete face-to-face statutory assessments within the six-week reporting window
• Access case information via the LA "Hub" portal
• Produce clear, timely reports; collaborate in a supportive QA process
• Liaise professionally with stakeholders across schools and the LA

• Portal access (the LA "Hub") for all request/case information
• Flexible quality assurance options (for every report at first and then occasionally)
• Supervision available if needed
• Fast on-site setup (ID badge issued via selfie upload; collect at front desk)

• HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist
• Recent experience delivering statutory assessments
• Comfortable with on-site, face-to-face work in/around Barnsley
• Strong report-writing and time management skills (six-week turnaround)
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to secure) and right to work in the UK

Apply via this job post or email (url removed) . Early applications are encouraged - interviews are being scheduled immediately.

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Educational Psychologist Redbridge ASAP Start

Are you a passionate Educational Psychologist looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people? We are seeking an experienced Educational Psychologist to join on a contract basis for 26 weeks, either part-time or full-time.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to work collaboratively with school click apply for full job details

Job Purpose

To apply psychological theory, research and evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25. Working collaboratively with families, schools, early years settings, colleges and multi-agency partners, the Educational Psychologist supports inclusion, learning, emotional wellbeing and positive development, ensuring children and young people achieve their potential.

• Undertake psychological assessments of children and young people experiencing learning, developmental, behavioural, social or emotional difficulties.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based psychological advice for Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments and Annual Reviews in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Deliver consultations with parents, carers, schools and other professionals to identify strengths, needs and appropriate interventions.
• Design and implement evidence-based interventions to support learning, behaviour, mental health and wellbeing.
• Provide advice and training to schools, educational settings and partner agencies on inclusive practice, child development and psychological approaches.
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including health, social care and education professionals.
• Support schools in developing inclusive environments and effective strategies for meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Contribute to early intervention and preventative work to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and case documentation in line with professional standards, confidentiality requirements and council policies.
• Keep up to date with current psychological research, legislation and best practice, contributing to service development and quality improvement.
• Participate in supervision, continuing professional development (CPD) and peer support activities.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of professional practice.

• Doctorate in Educational Psychology (or recognised equivalent).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Eligibility to work as an Educational Psychologist within the UK.

• Knowledge of child development, learning, cognition and psychological assessment.
• Understanding of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience of writing high-quality psychological advice and reports.
• Experience working collaboratively with schools, families and multi-agency professionals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and responsibilities.
• Ability to apply psychological theory to practical educational contexts.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team.
• Competence in consultation, assessment and intervention planning.

The post holder will:

• Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with families and professionals.
• Promote inclusion, equality and diversity.
• Act with integrity, professionalism and accountability.
• Embrace continuous learning and reflective practice.

• Based within Surrey with travel across schools, educational settings and community locations.
• Hybrid working may be available in line with council policies.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• The role requires adherence to HCPC Standards of Proficiency, professional ethics and safeguarding requirements.

Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team?in a rewarding environment?

Momenta Connect is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitiousEducational Psychologist who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment click apply for full job details