Educational Psychologist in Devon, Devon

JOB-20240830-393893bc

Educational Psychologist

Job title: Educational Psychologist
Specialism: Educational Psychology
Location: Torbay, UK
Pay rate: £1,250.00 per day
Contract type: Ongoing
Working pattern: Part time / Full time

Role overview

An exciting locum opportunity has become available for an Educational Psychologist to work within the Educational Psychology Service in Torbay. This ongoing role offers both part-time and full-time flexibility and provides the chance to make a meaningful impact on the learning, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people aged 0–25. You will contribute to statutory work, early intervention, and systemic development across the local authority, while enjoying the autonomy and benefits of locum working.

Perks and benefits

• Part time / Full time flexibility: Shape a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive daily rate: £1,250.00 per day, rewarding your specialist expertise and experience.

• Locum freedom: Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and the option to take breaks between contracts.

• Professional variety: Work across diverse settings and cases, broadening your experience and skillset.

• Supportive service: Access to peer support, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Role purpose

To deliver high-quality psychological services to children and young people aged 0–25, their families, and educational settings, supporting learning, wellbeing, and inclusion. The post holder will contribute to statutory assessments, early intervention, and systemic change across Torbay.

What you will do

• Undertake psychological assessments using evidence-based approaches to support Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs).

• Produce clear, high-quality psychological advice and reports in line with statutory requirements.

• Provide consultation and intervention for children and young people with SEND, social, emotional, and mental health needs, and neurodevelopmental differences.

• Promote inclusive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice across educational settings.

• Work collaboratively with schools, early years providers, families, and carers to support positive outcomes.

• Deliver training and workshops to build capacity and confidence within educational settings.

• Participate in multi-agency working alongside health, social care, CAMHS, SEND services, and voluntary sector partners.

• Contribute to service development, policy implementation, and improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with professional and local authority standards.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Doctorate or recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and Children and Families Act 2014

• Experience working with children and young people in educational or local authority settings

• Excellent assessment, consultation, and report-writing skills

Desirable experience

• Experience within a local authority educational psychology service

• Experience supporting EHC needs assessments and tribunal work

• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions and trauma-informed practice

• Experience delivering training and systemic interventions

Why Torbay

Torbay offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and exceptional quality of life. With stunning coastlines, welcoming communities, and excellent local amenities, it provides the perfect environment to balance meaningful work with wellbeing and lifestyle.

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