Locum Associate Educational Psychologist in Chelmsford

Locum Associate Educational Psychologist

Temporary

£650 Umbrella per day

Location: Colchester

Working Style: Fixed-base worker

Closing Date: 23rd July 2026

Please note this is a locum position paying £650 per day for face-to-face work, the team are looking for 2 Associate EP’s in Mid and 2 in North East Quadrant. - When applying please state which quadrant you wish to apply for.

• North: Colchester and surrounding areas
• Mid: Chelmsford and surrounding areas

The Role

Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. ECC anticipated change was needed in the public sector and has worked to deliver better quality at lower cost. We have an ambitious transformation agenda – one with the scope to reach every part of the council. We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services. We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong.

The Opportunity

ECC is transforming how it delivers education services across one of the largest counties in the country in order to continue to improve and to ensure the best possible outcomes for every single child and young person. We are determined to build on our journey of improvement which has seen 94% of schools now being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and to focus more effectively on areas such as our more vulnerable children and young people to ensure Essex provides a wholly inclusive education which can meet the needs of all of our children and young people.

Current jobs within the Essex Educational Psychology Service (EPS)

We are seeking to recruit Associate Educational Psychologists across Essex. The role will involve writing Statutory Psychological Advice as part of Education Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• British Psychological Society (BPS) recognised first degree in psychology.
• A Doctorate or Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, and eligibility for chartered status within the British Psychological Society.
• HCPC registration essential.
• Recent, relevant in-service professional development.
• Detailed understanding and awareness of relevant SEN legislation.
• Experience of working with children and young people with SEN/Disability, and detailed knowledge of research informed interventions and approaches that prevent and meet SEN.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

EEO Statements

Essex County Council is proudly a Disability Confident Leader and committed to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We also commit to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role they are applying for.

Contact

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email courtney.jode@essex.gov.uk