Job Description

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.