Average Educational Psychologist salary in the UK

Location: KentWorking Pattern: On Site (Face to Face Assessments Only) Contract Type: Temp / Ad-HocPay Rate: £1,350 per assessment (each assessment allocated for 2 days) - Inside IR35 A South East England Council are seeking an experienced Educational Psychologists to complete statutory psychological advice as part of the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process. The Local Authority is committed to reducing a significant backlog and providing intensive, high quality assessments for children, young people, families, and schools. Assignments involve working closely with allocated settings until all assessments within that setting are completed. This offers EPs the opportunity to focus on a particular age group of interest (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post-16). Key Responsibilities: Complete statutory psychological assessments and provide high quality written advice for EHCNAs.Deliver outcome-focused, child-centred reports using the councils EHCNA psychological advice template.Work closely with settings, families, and SEN Assessment Teams to inform decision making.Undertake assessments face to face.Maintain professional standards, accurate records, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities. Essential Requirements: HCPC registered Educational Psychologist.Minimum 3 years' local authority experience (applications without this will not be considered).Ability to carry out assessments in person.Immediate availability for allocation.Strong assessment, formulation, and report writing skills.Enhanced DBS and full compliance checks. Desirable: Experience working across Early Years, Primary, Secondary or Post-16.Ability to work intensively with one setting at a time.Familiarity with LA EHCNA processes. Additional Information: Inside IR35.Expenses covered for approved face-to-face assessments (travel & overnight stays).Induction includes psychological advice templates, sample reports, and a named support contact.Opportunity to make meaningful impact by supporting families waiting for statutory assessments. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Location of assessments: West Midlands Salary Package: £500 - 600 per day Benefits for the Locum Educational Psychologist: Statutory assessmentsOn-going contract until at least October 2026Guaranteed work per monthEHCNAs workFast payment, can be arranged for next dayCompliance process turnaround in 1 week if not registered with our agencyLocum contract NonStop Care is working with a reputable local authority in West Midlands to help them find a Locum Educational Psychologist for the team. They are a well established, strong and supportive team. This is to deliver statutory assessments for educational psychology service in the West Midlands, ideally working to assess children in person. This is hybrid working, writing up the report could be done from home. No need to travel to an office. Responsibilities of the Locum Educational Psychologist: observation work with childrenstatutory assessment work EHCNAs Requirements: Must be a registered educational psychologist in UK Must have experience with carrying out educational psychology assessments Please send your CV over to or you can also apply via this web-site. If you believe this opportunity isn't the right fit for you but know someone who would be a great match, we would love to hear from them! We offer a £200 referral bonus through our referral scheme.

Connect2Surrey | Surrey County Council 87867 - Educational Psychologist Psychology & Assessment Outside IR-35 | Up to £1,000LTD Per Assessment Reigate, Surrey / Remote In Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning services, we feel proud to have careers with a purpose, in many different roles, working closely with partners, that support real people and real lives. Responsibilities: To perform effectively as an EP in a multi professional context.To provide high quality psychological consultation to schools.Assist maintained mainstream and special schools and Short Stay Schools to improve the learning conditions for children.To support the statutory responsibilities of the LA in relation to Special Educational Needs.To provide a service to children in their early years.To support the development and impact of Educational Psychology in the area and across Surrey.To contribute to and participate in continuing professional development. Essential Requirements: Honours degree in Psychology.Post graduate training in Educational Psychology.Chartered with the British Psychological Society.Registered as Educational Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council.Five years relevant experience of working with children within educational, childcare or community settings. Professional Orientation: Commitment to consultation, inclusion & equal opportunities.Interest in quality issues and continual service improvement.Commitment to continuing professional development.Focus on environmental as well as individual change. Should your skillset meet the criteria, please forward a copy of your CV to; Connect2Surreyis a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.