Opus People Solutions
Locum Educational Psychologist Opportunity
Location: Suffolk County Council (On-Site/Remote)
Employer: Opus People Solutions on behalf of Suffolk County Council.
Suffolk County Council, in partnership with Opus People Solutions, is delighted to offer an exciting locum opportunity for an experienced Educational Psychologist to join our dedicated award winning Psychology & Therapeutic Services team.
We are seeking HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists to:
- Deliver statutory psychological advice through a co-produced Joint Assessment Meeting (JAM) model
- Work in a child-centred, strengths-based way alongside schools and families
- Contribute to collaborative, solution-focused assessment and planning
You will be supported with:
- A clear psychological advice template
- Practical JAM delivery materials
- Quality assurance processes
- Responsive business and operational support
You will bring:
- Current HCPC registration
- Recent experience completing statutory advice as part of EHC needs assessments
- Confidence in facilitating multi-professional, family-inclusive meetings
- Ability to produce high-quality written psychological advice aligned with the SEND Code of Practice
We offer:
- Induction and resources to support JAM delivery
- Clear process maps to support operational practice (including data protection and safeguarding)
- Efficient administrative support
- SCC email and SharePoint access to enable safe and secure working
- Support from a values-led, collaborative team
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and looking for a rewarding locum role, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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