Educational Psychologist

Shape lives. Grow your career. Feel supported while you do it. Looking for an Educational Psychologist role where you can make a real difference, keep developing, and still have balance outside work? Momenta Connect is an innovative, award-winning and growing practice. Were looking for ambitious Educational Psychologist to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team and support children and young people to feel understood, supported and ready to progress.

Youll have flexibility, professional development, protected time for administration, clinical support and wellbeing support, including a trial of 10% protected rest time each day.

Job Title:

Educational Psychologist

Location:

Sunderland Salary: £55,000 - £63,840 (pro rata) Dependent on experience

Hours:

150 hours per annum/20 days per annum

Contract:

Permanent
* Newly qualified Educational Psychologists are encouraged to apply.
* Momenta Connect is proud to be named Investors Market Entrant of the Year 2026.

Whats in it for you?

We know great clinicians change lives, so our offer is built around flexibility, development, clinical support, wellbeing and help with everyday costs. £5,000 retention bonus, (pro rata) payable after 12 months service
* Regular clinical supervision, peer support and opportunities to develop specialist practice £250 annual CPD allowance, dedicated CPD time and monthly internal learning sessions 25% protected administration time to support high-quality practice, separate from the trial of 10% protected rest time each day Travel support, including assistance with annual Oyster Card costs or other travel incentive schemes where applicable
* Relocation package of up to £3,000 for eligible colleagues
* Leave, wellbeing and lifestyle support Flexible 52-week or summer contract options, with annual leave, bank holidays and years of service allowance Your Wellbeing Matters programme, including mental health support, wellbeing resources and physical health checks Family growth support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support Life Assurance, competitive pension scheme, Critical Illness Cover and a wide range of health, wellbeing, insurance and retail discount benefits Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme About the role The Educational Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions to children, young people, and adults.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including a clinic, mainstream schools, specialist educational settings, and in partnership with local authorities. As an Educational Psychologist, you will have the chance to tailor your work to your areas of expertise and interests, providing both assessment and consultation services across diverse settings. You will be expected to contribute to a range of services, including direct client work, consultation with educational professionals, and offering professional development in schools and local authorities.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to the growth of our psychology service within the clinic and beyond. In this role, youll:
Comprehensive Psychological Assessments:
Conduct assessments of cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning to identify specific needs and provide recommendations for support. Collaboration with Educational Settings:
Work with mainstream schools, special educational needs (SEN) schools, and other educational providers to offer consultation and advice on best practices for supporting students with diverse learning needs. Consultation and Training:
Provide guidance to school staff and local authorities regarding educational psychology services, including training workshops, seminars, and tailored advice on best practices for students with additional needs. Partnership with Local Authorities:
Work closely with local authorities to contribute to the development of inclusive educational policies and practices, as well as complete assessments as part of the Education Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process. Research and Evaluation:
Stay up to date with current research in the field of educational psychology and…