Job Description

  • Job Title: Educational Psychologist / Specialist Practitioner

  • Location: Preston, Blackpool & Surrounding Lancashire Districts (On-site / Hybrid options available)

  • Salary Bracket: £44,875 - £68,884 per annum (Aligned to Soulbury Scale A / Dependent on experience)

  • Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (Permanent & Contract positions available)

  • Start Date: September 2026

Are you a doctorate-qualified Educational Psychologist looking to make a systemic, lasting impact on the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work with an organisation that respects clinical autonomy, values work-life balance, and priorities preventative, early intervention strategies?

We are seeking exceptional, HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists to support primary and secondary schools, academy trusts, and alternative provisions across Lancashire and Blackpool for the upcoming academic year.

The Role & Your Strategic Impact

As an Educational Psychologist, you will operate at both an individual and systemic level, playing a critical role in diagnosing complex needs and advising leadership teams on inclusive support environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Holistic Assessment: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of learning, communication, behavioural, and emotional needs.

  • Strategic Advisory: Advise schools, SENDCOs, and local authorities on effective intervention strategies, provision mapping, and curriculum modifications.

  • EHC Plans & Tribunals: Provide robust, high-quality psychological reports to inform Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and statutory processes.

  • Therapeutic & Consultation Work: Offer direct consultative support, systemic training, and evidence-based interventions (such as CBT, VIG, or solution-focused brief therapy) to school staff, parents, and families.

Candidate Requirements (Google Job Criteria)

  • Education: A captured Doctorate in Educational Psychology (or equivalent recognised by the British Psychological Society).

  • Professional Registration: Mandatory current registration with the HCPC.

  • Experience: Open to both newly qualified EPs (completing their doctorate by September 2026) and highly experienced specialist or senior practitioners.

  • Key Skills: High-level active listening skills, non-judgemental approach, strong academic writing capabilities, and an expert understanding of psychological factors affecting children's health, neurodiversity, and development.

  • Logistics: Full clean UK driving license and access to a vehicle for travel across the Lancashire/Blackpool region.

What We Offer / Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation: Remuneration tracking Soulbury Scale structures with progression points.

  • Ethical Payment Framework: No hidden management or umbrella company costs.

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a summary of your research/practice specialisms, or contact our specialist SEND and Inclusion team at rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com for a strictly confidential discussion.