Educational Psychologist Location: South WestPay rate: £600 per dayWe are looking for an experienced and dedicated Educational Psychologist (EP). In this role you will carry out psychological assessments and provide the Local Authority with psychological advice for Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments. You will support the Local Authority (LA) in meeting its responsibilities for pupils with special educational needs. It is essential that you provide direct support to a number of schools and early years settings and work collaboratively with other agencies to promote positive outcomes for children, young people and families. This includes providing both a statutory and traded service to schools and settings. Providing assessments and reports within agreed timescales to ensure that the full needs of the child are considered at all meetings, and reviews. The successful candidate must be able to work in the locality. Perfect candidate will be:
* Professional qualification in Educational Psychology at Masters Level or working in final year towards doctorate qualification in Educational Psychology.
* Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.
* Good Honors degree in psychology or equivalent recognized by the British Psychological Society.
* Further qualification in areas relevant to the work of the EP.
In this role you will: