Locum Educational Psychologist – Fully Remote – £1,200 per Assessment

Tripod Partners is recruiting Educational Psychologists to support a Local Authority on a fully remote, locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EP looking for flexible, well-paid assessment work that fits around existing commitments.

You'll be completing statutory assessments and writing high-quality reports to inform Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments - all from home, with no site attendance required.

Pay & Hours

* £1,200 per completed assessment

* Each assessment is estimated at approximately 2 days' work

* Flexible volume - take on as many or as few assessments as suit your availability

* Fully remote working

What's Involved

* Conducting educational psychology assessments for children and young people

* Writing clear, jargon-free reports accessible to non-specialist readers (e.g. parents/carers), with acronyms spelled out in full

* Representing the views and aspirations of the child/young person and their parents/carers throughout the report

* Clearly describing strengths, needs, and provision — identifying where needs go beyond what's available through Quality First Teaching or reasonable adjustments

* Providing a clear psychological formulation linking identified needs

* For Year 5/6 or Year 9+ pupils, considering transition planning or Preparation for Adulthood as relevant

* Submitting reports for Quality Assurance at least a week ahead of the submission deadline, and responding to amendment requests within the QA week

Essential Requirements

* HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist

* Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience, including prior work for a Local Authority

* Enhanced DBS (Children's and Adults)

* Right to work in the UK

* Professional Indemnity Insurance

* Willingness to provide photo ID, proof of qualifications, proof of NI, and DBS update service/PoA documentation as part of compliance

Why Work With Tripod Partners?

* Specialist EP recruitment consultancy with strong Local Authority relationships

* Fast, straightforward compliance process

* Ongoing pipeline of remote assessment work

* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

To Apply
Please submit your CV, or contact Tripod Partners directly for a confidential discussion about this role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed