Educational Psychologist

Job description

**Job Title**: Educational Psychologist **Banding**: Equivalent to Band 8a **Location**: Greater Manchester (hybrid working across home, schools, and regional offices) **Working Hours**: 37.5 hours per week, term-time only (approx. 41 weeks per year) **Salary**: £63,372 FTE (approx. £57,738 pro rata) Are you an HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist looking for a rewarding, flexible role where your expertise can make a real difference? We’re recruiting for a permanent Educational Psychologist to join a well-established, values-led organisation supporting children and young people with complex needs across Greater Manchester. This is a hybrid role offering autonomy, professional development, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. With a term-time working pattern and a generous salary package, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape lives while maintaining work-life balance. ### Responsibilities As an Educational Psychologist, your role will be central to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. You will: - Carry out psychological assessments and needs analyses to inform tailored interventions - Produce high-quality reports for families, schools, and professionals - Collaborate with education staff to co-develop strategies that remove barriers to learning - Deliver training and consultation to internal and external stakeholders - Supervise and support Assistant Psychologists and trainees - Contribute to service development, research, and reflective practice - Work as part of a wider clinical team, engaging in supervision and CPD ### Benefits - Term-time only working (approx. 41 weeks per year) - Hybrid working model – home, school, and office-based - Generous salary and annual leave entitlement - Access to regular clinical supervision and peer support - Opportunities for CPD, research, and service development - Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven working environment ### Qualifications and Experience We welcome applications from candidates who meet the following criteria: - **Essential**: Doctorate in Educational Psychology and current HCPC registration - **Desirable**: Experience working with children and young people with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health needs - Strong communication, consultation, and report-writing skills - A collaborative, reflective approach to practice If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about this role, we still encourage you to apply. ### How to Apply Apply now via the Pulse website. Once we receive your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps. ### Why Work with Pulse? Pulse is a leading provider of specialist recruitment solutions in the healthcare and psychology sectors. We offer: - Dedicated consultant support throughout your application - Access to exclusive roles not advertised elsewhere - Compliance and onboarding support - Opportunities for ongoing placements and career development ### Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.