Educational Psychologist

Location: Suffolk County Council (On-Site)

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 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)
• 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.