Hybrid Educational Psychologist

Immediate Start – Hybrid Educational Psychologist | Central Bedfordshire Council 📍 Central Bedfordshire (Shefford, SG17 5TQ) – Hybrid Working 💷 £450 Per Day 🕒 Full-Time – 37 Hours | Monday to Friday 📅 6 Month Contract Educational Psychologist – Associate / Locum Opportunity Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking experienced Associate / Locum Educational Psychologists to join its Extended Educational Psychology Team. This is an excellent opportunity for Educational Psychologists looking to focus on statutory assessment work and SEND tribunal activity within a supportive and flexible local authority setting. The Role You will deliver Educational Psychology assessments across Central Bedfordshire, supporting children and young people through statutory processes and providing high-quality psychological advice. The role includes: ✔ Completing statutory Educational Psychology assessments ✔ Producing high-quality EP advice and reports ✔ Supporting SEND assessment processes ✔ Contributing to tribunal work and evidence where required ✔ Conducting observations and direct work in person ✔ Attending meetings (with flexibility for virtual attendance by agreement) ✔ Supporting children and families across Central Bedfordshire and occasional out-of-area assessments Working Arrangements * Hybrid working available * Assessments conducted in person * Approx. 2 days allocated per assessment * Meetings can be completed remotely by negotiation * Minimum expectation of 4 Educational Psychology advices per month About You We’re looking for professionals who have: ✔ Qualified Educational Psychologist status ✔ HCPC Registration (or eligibility) ✔ Experience completing statutory assessments ✔ Experience within SEND and tribunal work ✔ Strong report writing and communication skills ✔ Ability to independently manage assessment activity Why Apply? ✔ Immediate start available ✔ Competitive £450 per day ✔ Flexible hybrid arrangements ✔ Dedicated Educational Psychology service ✔ Meaningful work supporting children and young people Interested? Please send your up-to-date CV and call (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity further