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DfE asks for Educational Psychologists to provide temporary support for coronavirus recovery

Covid-19

The Department for Education is inviting qualified educational psychologists (EPs) who are either not currently employed as EPs or are working part-time to express an interest through their local authorities in providing temporary support for children and young people returning to educational settings in September 2020.

The opportunity will last for up to 13 weeks, with the closing date for expressions of interest 30th November 2020. 

Find out more details, including contacts at all local authorities
Visit our covid-19 information page

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