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You'll provide professional psychological advice, assessment and consultation to schools, families, SEND professionals and other partner agencies.\nThe role requires strong knowledge of SEND legislation, excellent assessment and report-writing skills, and the ability to manage a complex caseload while providing clear, evidence-based recommendations.\nAbout the Role\nAs an Educational Psychologist, you'll work with children, young people, families, schools and professionals to identify needs and support positive educational and developmental outcomes.\nYou'll undertake psychological assessments, provide advice for statutory processes, contribute to Education, Health and Care needs assessments and support schools in developing effective interventions and inclusive practice.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nUndertaking psychological assessments of children and young people with a range of educational and developmental needs\nProviding statutory psychological advice as part of Education, Health and 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preventative approaches\nPromoting inclusive education and positive outcomes for children and young people\nApplying current psychological research and professional practice to assessment and intervention work\nRequirements\nWe're looking for experienced and professionally registered Educational Psychologists who can quickly manage an interim caseload and deliver high-quality statutory work.\nYou'll need:\nA recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology\nCurrent HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist\nProfessional experience working as an Educational Psychologist\nStrong experience completing psychological assessments\nExperience providing statutory advice for EHCP/EHC needs assessment processes\nStrong knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory guidance\nExcellent analytical and report-writing skills\nAbility to produce clear, evidence-based psychological recommendations\nExperience working with children and young people with complex SEND needs\nStrong consultation and communication skills\nAbility to engage effectively with parents, schools and other professionals\nExperience working within a local authority Educational Psychology Service would be highly desirable\nAbility to manage a demanding caseload and meet statutory deadlines\nStrong professional judgement and decision-making skills\nAbility to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team\nEligibility to work in the UK\nAbility to complete relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks\nWhy Apply\nThree interim Educational Psychologist positions available\nOpportunity to work with Bracknell Forest Borough Council\nExcellent Umbrella rate of £570.95 per day\nSpecialist role supporting children and young people with SEND\nOpportunity to contribute directly to statutory EHCP processes\nWork closely with schools, families and multidisciplinary professionals\nFull-time 37-hour working week\nInterim assignment within an established local authority service\nBenefits\nWeekly Pay\nCompany Pension\nOngoing Agency Support\nAdditional Information\nClient: Bracknell Forest Borough Council\nJob Title: Educational Psychologist (Interim)\nLocation: Time Square, RG12 1JD\nPositions Available: 3\nHours: 37 hours per week\nStart Date: 9 November 2026\nEnd Date: 31 January 2027\nContract Type: Temporary / Interim\nPay Rate: Umbrella: £570.95 per day\nJob Types: Full-time, Temporary contract\nPay: £570.95 per day\nBenefits:\nCompany pension\nApplication question(s):\nAre you currently registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist?\nDo you hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology?\nDo you have experience completing statutory psychological advice for EHC needs assessments and EHCP processes?\nDo you have experience working with children and young people with complex SEND needs?\nHave you previously worked within a local authority Educational Psychology Service?\nAre you able to reliably travel to Time 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