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