Educational Psychologist

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Educational Psychologist to work to join a local authority supporting multiple schools across County Durham.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will work within an MDT and provide psychological assessments to children in various school settings. You will develop individualised support, providing therapeutic intervention. You will risk assess/manage and champion safeguarding. The post holder may also train other professionals within the service.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered.

Salary – £47,700 – £58,000 FTE+ 3 SPA points

Experience required:

Be a registered Educational Psychologist with the HCPC, or those due to qualify in 2026.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

We can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

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