Educational Psychologist

Job Description

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment?

Momenta Connect is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Educational Psychologist who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment. We place a high importance on work-life balance, so we're trialling provision for 10% rest every day!

Job Title: Educational Psychologist

Location: Regional / Homebased – West London

Salary: £55,000 - £63,840 (pro rata) Dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday - Open to part time, days to be agreed.

*Newly qualified Educational Psychologists are encouraged to apply.*

Role Overview:

The Educational Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions to children, young people, and adults. This role offers the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including a clinic, mainstream schools, specialist educational settings, and in partnership with local authorities. As an Educational Psychologist, you will have the chance to tailor your work to your areas of expertise and interests, providing both assessment and consultation services across diverse settings.

You will be expected to contribute to a range of services, including direct client work, consultation with educational professionals, and offering professional development in schools and local authorities. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the growth of our psychology service within the clinic and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Psychological Assessments: Conduct assessments of cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning to identify specific needs and provide recommendations for support.
• Collaboration with Educational Settings: Work with mainstream schools, special educational needs (SEN) schools, and other educational providers to offer consultation and advice on best practices for supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Consultation and Training: Provide guidance to school staff and local authorities regarding educational psychology services, including training workshops, seminars, and tailored advice on best practices for students with additional needs.
• Partnership with Local Authorities: Work closely with local authorities to contribute to the development of inclusive educational policies and practices, as well as complete assessments as part of the Education Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process.
• Research and Evaluation: Stay up to date with current research in the field of educational psychology and contribute to the clinic’s research initiatives.
• Report Writing and Documentation: Provide detailed, clear, and concise reports for parents, schools, local authorities, and other professionals, ensuring a high standard of communication and professionalism.

Essential Criteria:

• Doctorate or MSc in Educational Psychology.
• Registered with the HCPC as qualified Educational Psychologist.
• Registered with relevant professional body such as the BPS.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents, school staff, and local authorities.
• Knowledge of current legislation, policies, and frameworks related to educational psychology and special educational needs (SEN).

Desirable:

• At least 1-2 years' experience working as an Educational Psychologist.
• Knowledge of both mainstream and specialist educational settings.
• Knowledge of specific interventions for various SEN, including autism spectrum condition (ASC), specific learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), ADHD, and other learning differences.
• Knowledge of the delivery of dynamic assessment techniques.
• Interest or expertise in a particular area, such as mental health, trauma, or learning disabilities.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to do your administration from home

About Momenta Connect

Momenta Connect offers an end-to-end solution designed to support children facing complex educational and emotional barriers. Our services are aligned with best practices from Outcomes First Group, ensuring our interventions are expert-led and impactful.

We provide a comprehensive suite of services:

• Timely, expert-led diagnostics for ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
• Immediate access to a multi-disciplinary team of therapists providing a full range of clinical assessments and therapies.
• Inclusion Hubs which integrate specialist teaching and clinical support directly within school facilities.
• Momenta 360 , a unique program that works closely with families and schools through a clinically informed and online learning enhanced model to support reintegration into education.

Our team at Momenta 360 , delivered by the trusted Momenta team at London Children’s Practice, provides clear outcomes and practical recommendations to ensure every child feels understood, supported, and ready to progress.

For more information about Momenta Connect, please visit our website:

momentaconnect.co.uk

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• 25 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
• A “One Moment in Time” day a year to use as you please
• 1 CPD day to use towards training
• Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided
• Exclusive discounts within Benefit Hub
• Life Assurance
• Competitive medical insurance rates
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are dedicated to providing our staff with the support they need to succeed.

Part time and Term time contracts considered, and sub-contractor roles .

For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description and Job Pack.

At Momenta Connect, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

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