Educational Psychologist – Locum (North East England)

About the role

We are partnering with local authorities across North East England to provide experienced Educational Psychologists for face‑to‑face locum assignments. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy direct engagement with children, families, and schools while delivering high‑quality assessments that inform meaningful interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake face‑to‑face psychological assessments in line with EHCP requirements.
• Observe children and young people in educational settings.
• Produce clear, high‑quality written reports with practical, evidence‑based recommendations.
• Work directly with schools, SEN teams, and families to gather information and provide feedback.
• Apply psychological frameworks to understand learning, behaviour, and emotional needs.
• Manage your own caseload and meet agreed deadlines.

Required profile

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Educational Psychology.
• HCPC registration.
• Proven experience completing statutory assessments and providing EP advice for EHCPs.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly in face‑to‑face settings.

Required skills

What we offer

• £1,200 per assessment.
• Consistent volume of work.
• Opportunity to deliver high‑impact, in‑person EP services.
• Supportive commissioning and coordination teams.