What does TEP mean in HOSPITALS

A Trainee Educational Psychologist typically has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, as well as a postgraduate qualification like Masters or Doctorate level study in Educational Psychology. They also need to register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and must have passed the Qualifying Examination of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

The main objective of a Trainee Educational Psychologist is to assess and treat educational issues or difficulties that children or young people may be experiencing. This could involve providing psychological assessment through observations, interviews or questionnaires; diagnosing mental health or learning difficulties; recommending solutions such as language therapy; creating intervention plans; offering advice on special school placements; giving family support; and liaising with schools.

Generally speaking, a Trainee Educational Psychologist works with children aged 3-19 who have additional support needs. This includes those struggling academically, having behavioural issues, suffering from physical disabilities or mental health problems, those on the autism spectrum, those at risk of exclusion from school, and those interested in pursuing higher education opportunities.

The time taken to gain all qualifications varies according to each individual's circumstances since some may already hold an appropriate degree for example. However typically it can take six years to become fully qualified including completion of an accredited Professional Doctorate programme which is three years full-time or four years part-time along with two years' Clinical Practice Supervision accredited by BPS/Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

According to PayScale UK the average annual salary for Trainee Educational Psychologists is £26,537 per year. After gaining experience this can increase up to around £41k - £48k depending on various factors such as location (London area usually higher salaries), type of setting/employer etc.