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. AEP membership should help support employment of AsEPs in a positive way.
The AEP voted to admit AsEPs into membership at the AGM on 16 Nov 2017; this was then ratified by a postal vote where 93% votes were in favour of admitting AsEPs into membership.
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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.
