Educational Psychologist

Contract to start ASAP until 31-01-27 with a possible extension.

Full job description

Educational Psychologist (Interim) – Bracknell Forest Borough Council

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Temporary contract from 9 November 2026 to 31 January 2027

Support Children and Young People Through High-Quality Psychological Assessment and Advice

We're recruiting 3 experienced Educational Psychologists to join Bracknell Forest Borough Council, based at Time Square, RG12 1JD.

This is a specialist interim role supporting children and young people with a wide range of educational, developmental and additional needs. You'll provide professional psychological advice, assessment and consultation to schools, families, SEND professionals and other partner agencies.

The role requires strong knowledge of SEND legislation, excellent assessment and report-writing skills, and the ability to manage a complex caseload while providing clear, evidence-based recommendations.

About the Role

As an Educational Psychologist, you'll work with children, young people, families, schools and professionals to identify needs and support positive educational and developmental outcomes.

You'll undertake psychological assessments, provide advice for statutory processes, contribute to Education, Health and Care needs assessments and support schools in developing effective interventions and inclusive practice.

What you'll be doing:

• Undertaking psychological assessments of children and young people with a range of educational and developmental needs
• Providing statutory psychological advice as part of Education, Health and Care needs assessments
• Preparing high-quality written psychological reports and recommendations
• Working directly with children and young people to understand their strengths, needs and barriers to learning
• Consulting with parents, carers, teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Supporting schools to develop appropriate interventions and strategies
• Contributing to SEND planning and review processes
• Providing advice on cognition, learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and social development
• Supporting children and young people with complex or additional needs
• Attending multi-agency meetings, reviews and professional consultations
• Providing evidence-based recommendations to support educational placements and provision
• Working collaboratively with SEND teams, social care, health professionals and schools
• Managing a varied caseload while meeting statutory and service deadlines
• Maintaining accurate and confidential case records
• Supporting early intervention and preventative approaches
• Promoting inclusive education and positive outcomes for children and young people
• Applying current psychological research and professional practice to assessment and intervention work

Requirements

We're looking for experienced and professionally registered Educational Psychologists who can quickly manage an interim caseload and deliver high-quality statutory work.

You'll need:

• A recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Professional experience working as an Educational Psychologist
• Strong experience completing psychological assessments
• Experience providing statutory advice for EHCP/EHC needs assessment processes
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory guidance
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
• Ability to produce clear, evidence-based psychological recommendations
• Experience working with children and young people with complex SEND needs
• Strong consultation and communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with parents, schools and other professionals
• Experience working within a local authority Educational Psychology Service would be highly desirable
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload and meet statutory deadlines
• Strong professional judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to complete relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks

Why Apply

• Three interim Educational Psychologist positions available
• Opportunity to work with Bracknell Forest Borough Council
• Excellent Umbrella rate of £570.95 per day
• Specialist role supporting children and young people with SEND
• Opportunity to contribute directly to statutory EHCP processes
• Work closely with schools, families and multidisciplinary professionals
• Full-time 37-hour working week
• Interim assignment within an established local authority service

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Agency Support

Additional Information

Client: Bracknell Forest Borough Council

Job Title: Educational Psychologist (Interim)

Location: Time Square, RG12 1JD

Positions Available: 3

Hours: 37 hours per week

Start Date: 9 November 2026

End Date: 31 January 2027

Contract Type: Temporary / Interim

Pay Rate: Umbrella: £570.95 per day

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £570.95 per day

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Are you currently registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist?
• Do you hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology?
• Do you have experience completing statutory psychological advice for EHC needs assessments and EHCP processes?
• Do you have experience working with children and young people with complex SEND needs?
• Have you previously worked within a local authority Educational Psychology Service?
• Are you able to reliably travel to Time Square, RG12 1JD?
• Are you available to start from 9 November 2026?

Experience:

• Educational Psychology: 2 years (required)
• EHCP / Statutory SEND Assessments: 1 year (required)
• Local Authority Educational Psychology: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• HCPC Registration – Practitioner Psychologist (required)
• Recognised Educational Psychology Qualification (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

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