Educational Psychologist – Remote | £600 Per Day
Salary: £575- £600 / DayJob type: Long Term ContractLocation: Tyne and Wear
Educational Psychologist – Remote | £600 Per Day
North Tyneside | Locum Educational Psychology Opportunity
Location: North Tyneside – Remote WorkingDaily Rate: £600 per dayContract: Locum / TemporaryWorking Arrangement: RemoteSpecialism: Educational Psychology | SEND | EHC Needs Assessments
Ackerman Pierce is seeking experienced Locum Educational Psychologists to support the delivery of statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) for North Tyneside.
Offering a competitive £600 daily rate and remote working, this opportunity is ideal for Educational Psychologists looking to apply their specialist knowledge while maintaining flexibility in their working arrangements.
You will play an important role in ensuring children and young people receive high-quality psychological assessments and evidence-based recommendations that inform appropriate educational support and provision.
The Role
As a Locum Educational Psychologist, you will undertake statutory EHC Needs Assessment work remotely, producing clear, comprehensive and professionally robust Psychological Advice reports.
Working collaboratively with families, educational settings and relevant professionals, you will ensure each assessment reflects the individual needs, circumstances and aspirations of the child or young person.
Key responsibilities include:
Statutory EHC Needs Assessments: Complete allocated EHCNAs remotely, ensuring assessments meet statutory requirements and agreed professional standards.
Psychological Advice & Reporting: Produce high-quality, evidence-based Psychological Advice reports that clearly identify needs and support appropriate educational planning.
Child-Centred Assessments: Ensure the views, experiences and aspirations of children and young people are appropriately represented throughout the assessment process.
Family & School Engagement: Liaise with parents, carers, young people, teachers, SENCOs and educational setting staff to gather relevant information and develop a comprehensive understanding of individual needs.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Engage with other professionals where appropriate to ensure assessments consider the wider educational, developmental and social context.
Professional Quality Standards: Deliver accurate, well-structured reports that meet the local authority’s agreed requirements and timescales.
Confidentiality & Safeguarding: Maintain high standards of professional conduct, information security and confidentiality throughout all remote assessment activities.
About You
We are looking for experienced, self-motivated Educational Psychologists with strong statutory assessment experience and the ability to deliver high-quality psychological advice independently.
You will ideally demonstrate:
A recognised qualification in Educational Psychology.
Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Experience completing statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.
A strong understanding of SEND legislation, statutory guidance and inclusive educational practice.
Excellent analytical, assessment and professional report-writing skills.
Confidence engaging remotely with children, families, schools and multidisciplinary professionals.
The ability to manage allocated assessments effectively and deliver accurate reports within agreed deadlines.
A commitment to child-centred, evidence-based and ethical professional practice.
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?
£600 Per DayA competitive daily rate recognising your specialist experience and contribution.
Remote WorkingComplete statutory assessment work remotely, providing flexibility without the requirement for routine on-site attendance.
Focused Locum AssignmentApply your expertise directly to EHC Needs Assessments and the delivery of high-quality Psychological Advice.
Structured OnboardingSuccessful candidates will receive an onboarding session before work is allocated, providing a clear overview of the local authority’s assessment requirements, reporting expectations and working procedures.
Meaningful Professional ImpactContribute to decisions that help children and young people access appropriate education, support and opportunities.
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