Educational Psychologist - Daily
Opus People Solutions
Suffolk
Salary
£600
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 September 2026
21 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This job involves working with schools and families to help children with special needs. You'll give advice and support to help them achieve their goals. It's a rewarding role for someone who's passionate about improving children's lives. You'll work with a team to make a difference.
What you'll need
- You need to be a registered Educational Psychologist with the HCPC.
- You should have recent experience of giving statutory advice in EHC needs assessments.
- You must be confident in leading meetings with multiple professionals and families.
- You should be able to write clear, high-quality advice that follows the SEND Code of Practice.
- You'll need to have a DBS check, so you'll need to declare any cautions or convictions.
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you understand the SEND Code of Practice and how it applies to this role.
- Practice your JAM delivery skills and be ready to explain how you'd approach a Joint Assessment Meeting.
- Highlight your experience of working with schools and families in your application.
- Be prepared to talk about your values and how they align with the team's values-led approach.
- Check that you're eligible for a DBS check and that you understand the filtering rules.
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Job description
Locum Educational Psychologist Opportunity Location: Suffolk County Council (On-Site/Remote)Employer: Opus People Solutions on behalf of Suffolk County Council.
Suffolk County Council, in partnership with Opus People Solutions, is delighted to offer an exciting locum opportunity for an experienced Educational Psychologist to join our dedicated award winning Psychology & Therapeutic Services team.
We are seeking HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists to:
Deliver statutory psychological advice through a co-produced Joint Assessment Meeting (JAM) modelWork in a child-centred, strengths-based way alongside schools and familiesContribute to collaborative, solution-focused assessment and planning You will be supported with:
A clear psychological advice templatePractical JAM delivery materialsQuality assurance processesResponsive business and operational support You will bring:
Current HCPC registrationRecent experience completing statutory advice as part of EHC needs assessmentsConfidence in facilitating multi-professional, family-inclusive meetingsAbility to produce high-quality written psychological advice aligned with the SEND Code of Practice We offer:
Induction and resources to support JAM deliveryClear process maps to support operational practice (including data protection and safeguarding)Efficient administrative supportSCC email and SharePoint access to enable safe and secure workingSupport from a values-led, collaborative team
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and looking for a rewarding locum role, we would love to hear from you.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Reed
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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