Educational Psychologist
Part-time, permanent contract
West Surrey
August 2026 Start
£24,500 - £27,500 per annum (actual)
You write the report. You sit with the family and explain what the assessment found. You give the school a clear picture of what this child needs and why. And then, too often, you watch the recommendations gather dust. Not because anyone means badly. Because the school does not have the capacity, or the staff did not really understand the report, or the next referral is already waiting and there is no time to follow through.
That is the reality for many Educational Psychologists right now. The work itself is good. The conditions around it often are not.
This role is different in one specific way. The school you would be joining takes psychological input seriously. Reports are read. Recommendations feed directly into Individual Learning Plans and access arrangement applications. Teaching staff come to you with questions, not just referrals. When you meet with a parent, the school follows up. That level of genuine engagement is rarer than it should be, and it makes the work feel like it is actually landing.
The role is part-time (2.5 days per week), term-time only, and permanent. You will be primarily based in Surrey, with regular time across two further sites in West London. The students you assess are aged 2 to 18, and the needs you will be working with include Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and associated learning and cognitive difficulties.
What the role involves:
- Psychoeducational assessments using a full range of standardised tools, covering cognitive, academic, behavioural, and social-emotional areas
- Clear, evidence-based reports with practical recommendations for school support, access arrangements, and learning plans
- Preparing documentation to support external exam board applications where relevant
- Consultation with teachers and school leaders on inclusion strategies, emotional regulation, and classroom engagement
- Parent meetings that translate assessment findings into something families can actually use
- Staff training and parent education sessions as needed
- Managing your own caseload across sites with autonomy and good judgement
What you will need:
- A Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology or a closely related field
- Solid experience assessing children and young people with neurodiverse and learning profiles
- The ability to write reports that communicate complex findings clearly and practically
- Confidence working across multiple school settings independently
- HCPC registration is a must
- You must be based in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role
For the right person, 2.5 days in a setting where your work is genuinely valued is worth a great deal. If you are an EP who wants to do good assessment work without the weight of a full caseload, or someone looking to balance this alongside other professional commitments, this is worth a serious look.
To find out more or to apply, contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848.