Educational Psychologist

Description

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent partners for the London Borough of Hackney, are currently looking for a passionate, resilient, and forward-thinking Educational Psychologist (EP) to join Hackney's vibrant Education department on a locum basis.

Hackney is a borough of immense diversity and creativity, but it also presents unique challenges. We need EPs who are committed to social justice and ready to apply psychology to make a tangible difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families.

What You'll Be Doing

You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality psychological services. Your core responsibilities will include:

Completing high-quality psychological advice for Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) within statutory time frames.

Providing expert consultation to schools, settings, and parents using a range of psychological frameworks.

Supporting school staff through training, supervision, and project work to build capacity for inclusive practice.

Working directly with children and young people (0-25) to promote emotional well-being and educational progress.

Why Hackney?

Hackney is known for its "Hackney Way" of working, innovative, inclusive, and deeply community-focused.

Engage with a rich, multicultural community that keeps every day interesting.

We value a healthy work-life balance, offering a mix of on-site school visits and remote working.

Join a team that values your professional autonomy while providing the peer support you need.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must have:

Professional Qualification: A Doctorate or Master's degree in Educational Psychology.

HCPC Registration: You must be registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Communication Skills: The ability to translate complex psychological concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-specialists. xjnqpsq

Passion for Equity: A deep-seated commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners and those with SEND.Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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