An Assistant Educational Psychologist (AsEP) is a psychology graduate who is employed to assist the work of an Educational Psychologist (EP) and EPServices while gaining relevant experience, prior to applying for a place on a recognised Doctorate EP training course.
They will normally also have had experience in working with children and/or young people. An AsEP can be occupied in a variety of ways to complete a variety of duties, with appropriate supervision and support. The nature of those duties will depend upon the requirements of the service and the strengths and previous qualifications and experience of the AsEP.
How the AEP can support AsEPs...
Advice and support on professional issues from our trained officers.
Access to examples of best practice guidance and case studies
Negotiation on your pay, terms & conditions as part of the Soulbury Committee
Support in applying for doctoral training
Access to world-renowned research, in our own peer reviewed journal
An opportunity to network, learn and continue professional development through through conferences and webinars.
Exclusive news on job vacancies
Access to AEP annual conferences
Being part of a welcoming, nation-wide EP community.
A voice on the priority and direction of the AEP, through the National Executive Committee and voting at Annual General Meetings.