Private Clinic Opportunity | Essex / Greater London Border | Face-to-Face | Ad Hoc Assessments
Join a growing private neurodevelopmental clinic with an outstanding local reputation
We are currently supporting a well-established independent neurodevelopmental clinic to recruit an experienced Associate Educational Psychologist to support with Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) Assessments, Dyslexia/Dyscalculia Assessments and Form 8 Exam Access Arrangements.
Due to increasing referral demand and continued service expansion, this is an excellent opportunity for an Educational Psychologist seeking flexible associate work within a highly supportive, strengths-based private clinic environment.
This role would particularly suit an Educational Psychologist looking for additional ad hoc work alongside existing commitments, with flexibility around availability.
The Opportunity
As an Associate Educational Psychologist, you will undertake face-to-face educational assessments within a welcoming private clinic environment based in an accessible area on the Essex / Greater London border, with good transport links from both London and surrounding Essex locations.
The work is ad hoc and referral dependent, with an anticipated capacity of 1–2 clinic days per month, completing two assessments per clinic day.
* Face-to-face clinic-based role
* Located within an accessible Essex / Greater London border location
* Easily commutable from London and surrounding areas
* Ad hoc associate opportunity
* Expected capacity of 1–2 clinic days per month
* Two assessments per clinic day
* Appointment times: 9:30am and 1:00pm
* Fridays preferred, with flexibility for midweek availability
* Strong administrative and operational support provided
* High-quality, structured clinical process in place
Associate Fees
* Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) Assessment: £600 per assessment
* Form 8 Exam Access Arrangement Assessment: £600 per assessment
* Combined Autism & SpLD Assessment: £800–£1,050 per assessment
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
* Completing face-to-face educational psychology assessments for children, young people and adults
* Conducting Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) assessments, including dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments
* Completing Form 8 assessments to support exam access arrangements, including recommendations for extra time, readers, scribes, supervised rest breaks and assistive technology
* Undertaking cognitive and psychoeducational assessments using recognised assessment tools
* Producing high-quality diagnostic reports with evidence-based recommendations for home and educational settings
* Completing a post-assessment feedback consultation with parents/carers following assessment
* Liaising with schools where required to support Form 8 completion and exam adjustment recommendations
* Supporting independent educational assessments and EHCP-related work where appropriate
* Contributing to multidisciplinary assessments where required
What We’re Looking For
* HCPC Registered Educational Psychologist
* Experience completing educational psychology and cognitive assessments
* Experience assessing Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) including dyslexia and/or dyscalculia
* Confidence completing Form 8 reports for exam access arrangements
* Strong report writing skills with excellent written communication
* Ability to work independently whilst maintaining high standards of assessment quality
* Experience supporting independent educational assessments and EHCP-related work
* Familiarity with a range of cognitive and attainment assessments
* Previous experience within private practice or independent assessment settings
Why Join This Opportunity?
This clinic has developed an excellent local reputation for delivering high-quality neurodevelopmental and educational assessments, with a strong emphasis on warm, nurturing and strengths-based practice.
As an Associate Educational Psychologist, you will benefit from:
* Comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling, paperwork and parent communication
* Pre-screened referrals, ensuring assessments are appropriate and well-matched
* A highly organised assessment pathway, allowing you to focus on clinical work
* A welcoming and professional clinic environment
* Strong referral demand and growing service provision
* Flexibility to fit around your existing Local Authority or private commitments
What to Expect
* Assessments are completed face-to-face in clinic and typically last approximately 3 hours
* Two appointments per clinic day (9:30am and 1:00pm)
* A post-assessment feedback consultation is completed following assessment
* Reports are expected within an agreed timeframe using structured templates
* Full administrative and operational support is provided throughout the process
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