Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist

Overview

In this role you will contribute to Essex’s SEND transformation by providing expert psychological input to strategic initiatives and complex casework. You will divide time between your specialist area (20%) and delivering consultation, supervision, and leadership across SEND and Education teams (80%). The post supports inclusive practice, multi‑agency collaboration, and evidence‑based interventions to improve outcomes for children and young people. You will shape practice and policy while engaging in research and CPD. This is a driving role for county‑wide impact in a forward‑looking service.

Pay / Benefits

• supportive and collaborative working environment
• flexible working options
• ongoing professional development and supervision
• leadership opportunities in specialist practice
• dedicated time for strategic work

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and advice to colleagues across SEND and Education teams
• Supervise EP colleagues, trainee EPs, and supervise Assistant EPs through casework and training
• Provide leadership and knowledge to promote inclusive practice via intervention and project work
• Contribute to complex casework and Tribunal work
• Engage in research, CPD, and dissemination to inform EPS practice
• Lead strategic development in your specialist area and contribute to policy evolution
• Collaborate with schools, educators, and multi‑agency partners
• Deliver training, assessments, and evidence‑based interventions within the Cognition and Learning remit

Key requirements

• BPS‑recognised Psychology degree and Doctorate in Educational Psychology
• HCPC registration and eligibility for Graduate Basis with the BPS
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with integrity and reliability
• Extensive experience applying educational psychology principles
• Recent CPD and expert knowledge in relevant areas
• Understanding of children’s services and collaborative, multi‑agency working
• Experience in planning, performance frameworks, and delivering projects or research
• Knowledge of SEND legislation (SEND Code of Practice 2015 and Equality Act 2010)
• Mobility across Essex; driving licence or alternative mobility solution

• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• integrity and reliability
• collaborative and proactive
• cognition and learning assessment and intervention planning
• evidence-based interventions and learning support
• multi‑agency collaboration

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