Educational Psychologist

Location: Remote (UK-based only, due to GDPR compliance and data protection requirements)

Integra Education are seeking a highly experienced Education Psychologist  to manage and coordinate the therapy elements of an EHCP delivered by Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) package for two young people aged between 15 and 18. This is a part-time position that can be delivered remotely.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a multi-disciplinary therapy team, including Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Art Therapist, Autism and PDA practitioner, and Mental Health practitioner, ensuring interventions are aligned with each young person’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and are consistently reviewed, commissioned, and reported on. You will be working closely with the Provision Coordinator and will play an active role in the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and annual review processes.

Delivery Schedule: 15-20 hours per week, term time only. Delivery is expected to take place Monday to Friday (3-4 hours per day), hours must be completed between 9-5.30pm, we can be flexible, but the hours must be fixed upon starting, to ensure availability for coordination with families, therapists, and professionals. We welcome applications from professionals who can commit to this schedule and work independently while collaborating as part of a wider team.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage the work of a therapy team including external professionals such as: Occupational Therapists (OTs), Speech and Language Therapists (SALT),Art Therapist, Mental Health Practitioners and Autism and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Practitioners Ensure all therapy provision is delivered in line with EHCP requirements and reflects each young person’s evolving needs. Applicants must have previous experience working with autistic individuals, ideally in an educational or therapeutic context. Maintain regular communication with therapists, reviewing reports, plans, and progress updates. Responsible for planning, organising, and booking all EHCP provision and reviews in line with statutory timeframes and individual learner needs. Act as the main liaison between therapists, the Provision Coordinator, families, and external stakeholders. Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and annual reviews, providing oversight on therapeutic provision. Escalate any issues with provision, capacity, or clinical concerns in collaboration with the Provision Coordinator. Support planning, commissioning, and quality assurance of therapy services.

Essential Criteria:

Professional qualification in education, psychology, therapy, or health-related discipline Experience managing or coordinating therapy or multi-disciplinary teams in education or health contexts Experience supporting young people aged 14–19 with SEND and/or therapeutic needs, ideally within educational or alternative settings Strong understanding of EHCP processes and SEND frameworks in England Familiarity with a range of therapeutic disciplines (e.g., OT, SALT, mental health, autism support) Excellent coordination, planning, organisation and communication skills Proficient in using remote communication tools and digital documentation systems Comfortable working remotely and independently while maintaining structured oversight and documentation Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with a variety of external contractors Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and GDPR compliance

Desirable Criteria:

Experience working within an EOTAS, alternative provision, or MDT context Experience commissioning or quality-assuring therapy provision Strong understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and experience supporting individuals with high demand avoidance profiles. Knowledge of trauma-informed practice or neurodiversity-led approaches Familiarity with PDA, autism-specific therapy models, or integrated mental health pathways

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 01925 594 203 or email . Please specify your availability (full-time or part-time) when applying.

We look forward to hearing from you.

-Integra Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All contractors are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring disclosure. Integra Education promote equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers and applicants. We follow GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data-

This position is compensated through an umbrella company, which means that your payments will be processed via this third-party service provider, ensuring compliance with tax and employment regulations