Locum Educational Psychologist – Fully Remote – £1,200 per Assessment
CV-LibraryEastbourne, East SussexcontractPosted: 13 July 2026
Apply NowTripod Partners is recruiting Educational Psychologists to support a Local Authority on a fully remote, locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EP looking for flexible, well-paid assessment work that fits around existing commitments.
You'll be completing statutory assessments and writing high-quality reports to inform Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments - all from home, with no site attendance required.
Pay & Hours
* £1,200 per completed assessment
* Each assessment is estimated at approximately 2 days' work
* Flexible volume - take on as many or as few assessments as suit your availability
* Fully remote working
What's Involved
* Conducting educational psychology assessments for children and young people
* Writing clear, jargon-free reports accessible to non-specialist readers (e.g. parents/carers), with acronyms spelled out in full
* Representing the views and aspirations of the child/young person and their parents/carers throughout the report
* Clearly describing strengths, needs, and provision — identifying where needs go beyond what's available through Quality First Teaching or reasonable adjustments
* Providing a clear psychological formulation linking identified needs
* For Year 5/6 or Year 9+ pupils, considering transition planning or Preparation for Adulthood as relevant
* Submitting reports for Quality Assurance at least a week ahead of the submission deadline, and responding to amendment requests within the QA week
Essential Requirements
* HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist
* Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience, including prior work for a Local Authority
* Enhanced DBS (Children's and Adults)
* Right to work in the UK
* Professional Indemnity Insurance
* Willingness to provide photo ID, proof of qualifications, proof of NI, and DBS update service/PoA documentation as part of compliance
Why Work With Tripod Partners?
* Specialist EP recruitment consultancy with strong Local Authority relationships
* Fast, straightforward compliance process
* Ongoing pipeline of remote assessment work
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
To Apply
Please submit your CV, or contact Tripod Partners directly for a confidential discussion about this role
You'll be completing statutory assessments and writing high-quality reports to inform Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments - all from home, with no site attendance required.
Pay & Hours
* £1,200 per completed assessment
* Each assessment is estimated at approximately 2 days' work
* Flexible volume - take on as many or as few assessments as suit your availability
* Fully remote working
What's Involved
* Conducting educational psychology assessments for children and young people
* Writing clear, jargon-free reports accessible to non-specialist readers (e.g. parents/carers), with acronyms spelled out in full
* Representing the views and aspirations of the child/young person and their parents/carers throughout the report
* Clearly describing strengths, needs, and provision — identifying where needs go beyond what's available through Quality First Teaching or reasonable adjustments
* Providing a clear psychological formulation linking identified needs
* For Year 5/6 or Year 9+ pupils, considering transition planning or Preparation for Adulthood as relevant
* Submitting reports for Quality Assurance at least a week ahead of the submission deadline, and responding to amendment requests within the QA week
Essential Requirements
* HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist
* Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience, including prior work for a Local Authority
* Enhanced DBS (Children's and Adults)
* Right to work in the UK
* Professional Indemnity Insurance
* Willingness to provide photo ID, proof of qualifications, proof of NI, and DBS update service/PoA documentation as part of compliance
Why Work With Tripod Partners?
* Specialist EP recruitment consultancy with strong Local Authority relationships
* Fast, straightforward compliance process
* Ongoing pipeline of remote assessment work
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
To Apply
Please submit your CV, or contact Tripod Partners directly for a confidential discussion about this role