Associate Educational Psychologist

Specialism: Education – Educational Psychology
Location: Essex, UK
Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate
Salary Type: Hourly Pay
Contract: Ongoing Locum (Part Time / Full Time Available)

Job Overview

Essex County Council invites you to join their dynamic Educational Psychology Service as an Associate Educational Psychologist. This ongoing locum opportunity offers a rewarding and meaningful role for professionals passionate about supporting children and young people aged 0–25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This role is ideal for those who are currently completing, or have completed, their Doctorate in Educational Psychology and are looking to gain valuable applied experience within a supportive local authority service. You will work under the supervision of qualified Educational Psychologists, contributing to statutory and non-statutory work while developing your professional skills in a wide range of settings.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle, whether you’re seeking full-time work or additional sessions.

• Hourly Pay: Benefit from competitive hourly rates and transparent pay for every hour you work.

• Diverse Work Experience: Gain exposure to a variety of educational settings and communities across Essex.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning opportunities, supervision, and mentorship to support your professional growth.

• Work-Life Balance: Locum flexibility allows you to choose work patterns that fit around your personal and academic commitments.

What You Will Do

• Deliver psychological work under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist.

• Contribute to statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments, including information gathering, analysis, and writing psychological advice and reports.

• Provide consultation and advice to schools, settings, families, and other professionals to support educational planning and interventions.

• Support early intervention work and promote inclusion within educational settings.

• Undertake direct work with children and young people, including observation, assessment, and intervention.

• Contribute to training delivery, support projects, and service development initiatives.

• Apply psychological theory and evidence-based practice to support learning, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and inclusion.

• Maintain accurate, high-quality professional records and reports in line with local authority standards.

• Work collaboratively within multi-agency and multidisciplinary teams.

• Uphold high professional, ethical, and safeguarding standards at all times.

Why Essex?

Essex offers a fantastic blend of vibrant towns, beautiful countryside, and excellent transport links to London and beyond. With its rich cultural heritage, coastal areas, and thriving communities, Essex provides an outstanding quality of life alongside exciting professional opportunities. It’s a wonderful place to live, work, and develop your career while making a real difference to children and young people.

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