Educational Psychologist
Pulse Healthcare · Cheshire
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About the role
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.