Educational Psychologist – SEN School
Location: Chesterfield
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (Flexible)
Pay: Dependent on experience (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an Educational Psychologist who is driven by curiosity, compassion, and a genuine desire to help every child succeed?
We’re supporting a forward-thinking SEN school in Chesterfield seeking a dedicated Educational Psychologist to join their specialist team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in collaborative environments and is passionate about understanding how children learn, think, and thrive — particularly those with autism, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and complex profiles.
What you’ll be doing:
• Carrying out psychological assessments to understand pupils’ learning, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Contributing to EHCP assessments, reviews, and recommendations
• Working closely with school staff, therapists, and families to develop effective support strategies
• Providing consultation, training, and guidance to staff around learning and behaviour approaches
• Supporting interventions that promote wellbeing, engagement, and positive outcomes
What we’re looking for:
• Doctorate in Educational Psychology and HCPC registration
• Experience working with children and young people with SEN
• Strong assessment, consultation, and report-writing skills
• A reflective, empathetic, and solution-focused approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
What’s in it for you?
• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
• Ongoing CPD and access to free online training
• Dedicated consultant support who understands specialist education settings
• Opportunities across Chesterfield and surrounding areas
• Referral rewards when you recommend your brilliant colleagues
At Protocol Education, we’re fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a thorough vetting process including enhanced DBS checks and reference verification, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.
Apply today or contact me on Victoria.imissonprotocol-education for a friendly chat about the role
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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