Educational Psychologist - £700 Per Day - North Lincolnshire
Posted 6 hours 44 minutes ago by Ackerman Pierce Company
North East Lincolnshire Face-to-Face Assessments
Location: North East Lincolnshire
Daily Rate: £700 per day
Working Arrangement: Face-to-face
Specialism: Educational Psychology SEND EHCP Assessments
Ackerman Pierce is recruiting an experienced Educational Psychologist to support North East Lincolnshire Council in delivering high-quality statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments.
Offering an attractive £700 daily rate, this opportunity is ideal for a skilled and committed professional who is passionate about inclusive education, supporting children with additional needs and helping families access the right educational support.
Working closely with the Senior Educational Psychologist and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert psychological advice and assessments that directly inform Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
The RoleYou will play an important role in ensuring children and young people receive timely, evidence-based assessments, with their individual needs, aspirations and wellbeing at the centre of every recommendation.
Key responsibilities include:
Statutory EHC Needs Assessments: Undertake comprehensive educational psychology assessments within required statutory timescales, ensuring high professional standards throughout.
Psychological Advice & Reporting: Produce clear, accurate and evidence-based psychological advice to inform the EHC needs assessment and planning process.
Child-Centred Practice: Ensure children and young people are treated with dignity, compassion and respect, with their views and individual circumstances reflected throughout the assessment.
Professional Collaboration: Liaise effectively with educational settings, families, carers, SENCOs and multidisciplinary professionals to develop a comprehensive understanding of each child's needs.
Quality Assurance: Complete thorough reviews of your assessment reports and participate in the Educational Psychology team's established quality assurance processes.
Professional Standards: Maintain confidentiality, safeguard sensitive information and demonstrate exemplary professional conduct.
Continuous Development: Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge through CPD, supervision and awareness of developments in educational psychology and SEND legislation.
About YouWe are seeking an experienced Educational Psychologist who can deliver high-quality statutory assessments confidently and independently while working collaboratively with the local authority team.
You will ideally offer:
A recognised qualification in Educational Psychology.
Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Experience completing statutory EHC Needs Assessments and producing high-quality psychological advice.
Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory guidance and inclusive educational practice.
Excellent assessment, analytical, communication and professional report writing skills.
The ability to manage assessment workloads effectively while maintaining quality and statutory deadlines.
A compassionate, person-centred approach to working with children, young people and families.
Availability to undertake face-to-face assessments across North East Lincolnshire.
Why Consider This Opportunity?£700 per day - competitive daily remuneration.
Meaningful specialist work - directly influence educational support and outcomes for children and young people.
Professional collaboration - work alongside experienced Educational Psychology and SEND professionals.
Established quality standards - contribute to a service committed to delivering accurate, timely and person-centred statutory assessments.
Face-to-face engagement - develop a fuller understanding of children's needs through direct assessment and professional interaction.
Take the Next StepIf you're an experienced Educational Psychologist looking for a rewarding opportunity within North East Lincolnshire, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss the position with you.