Assistant Educational Psychologist (AsEP) is a post defined within the scope of the Soulbury Committee Report (2019) as a step towards training to become an Educational Psychologist.
The role of AsEPs is intended to complement the work of Educational Psychologists within Educational Psychology Services in delivering high quality services to children and young people.
As a group of professionals who are able to access membership, the AEP has a role in defining how and where they are employed, including appropriate job descriptions as well as pay and conditions.
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The AEP preferred position for Trainee Educational Psychologists in Years 2 & 3 is that they should be employed on the Soulbury scale for Trainee Educational Psychologists. However, many local authorities continue to utilise the bursary scheme, which is a significantly lower rate and causes financial challenges for many.
