Educational Psychologist
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 8AH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9310-26-0029 |
Summary
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. 1. To be able to advise staff at senior management level on whole school systems and processes that enable access and inclusion for pupils/students with a wide range of individual needs arising from an acquired brain injury (ABI) 2. To be able to combine knowledge about the needs of pupils with the skills necessary to operate successfully in a wide range of educational settings (nursery, primary and/or secondary and post 16). 3. To review and interpret records and strategies at SEN support and the Graduated Response in relation to the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, using the information gained to provide further advice to secure pupil progress. 4. To conduct assessments using both formal and informal methods in order to provide information which can support the Education, Health and Care Plan processes. 5. To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching styles on learning and provide sensitive feedback, support, coaching and training to develop the capacity of staff to meet a broader range of needs. 6. To advise on the effectiveness and appropriateness of specialist techniques, materials and equipment to ensure access across the curriculum. 7. To provide advice to ensure that specialist support and techniques are integrated into the ongoing classroom curriculum. 8. To promote the appropriate and timely use of ICT to ensure learning and facilitate independence. 9. To work with colleagues from other agencies to provide effective support, advice and training to pupils, teaching staff and parents/carers. 10. To use highly specialist knowledge to inform service and policy developments. 11. To develop care protocols and innovative practice in collaboration with team members. 12. To support children and young people with the re-integration back into nursery/ school/ college following an acquired brain injury. Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. *DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website