Educational Psychologist

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Part timePer hour
Location: Polegate
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Educational Psychologist

- up to £64.00 per hour inc holiday pay - East Sussex

Our client, a highly regarded educational establishment in East Sussex, is seeking an experienced and qualified Educational Psychologist to join their team on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated psychologist to make a real difference to the lives of young people.

An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service and driving licence with car is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities: Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and young people, including cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioural assessments. Develop and implement effective and creative interventions for children and young people with a range of needs, including those with mental health difficulties, trauma, and learning disabilities. Provide specialist advice and guidance to teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals on a range of educational and psychological issues. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of assessments, interventions, and professional activities. Contribute to the development and implementation of school-wide strategies to improve the emotional well-being and mental health of pupils. Participate in professional development activities and maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practice in educational psychology.

Essential Criteria: Fully qualified Educational Psychologist (or completed a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology) with HCPC registration. Significant experience of working with children and young people in an educational setting. Excellent assessment, diagnostic, and intervention skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, young people, and their families. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Commitment to safeguarding and child protection. Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to travel between sites).

Desirable Criteria: Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties, trauma, and/or neurodiversity. Experience of using a range of therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, mindfulness, and play therapy. Experience of providing training and supervision to other professionals.

If this Educational Psychologist role in East Sussex sounds like the role for you, please click the link to apply!

Consultant: Beckie Job ID: BG0053 /INDCARE Location: East Sussex Job Role: Educational Psychologist Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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