Aspiring Child Counsellor (Swindon)

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative mental health school in Swindon is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with vulnerable students aged 4 to 18. This role is perfect for graduates aspiring to become child counsellors, providing essential skills in behaviour management and emotional support. You will help students overcome learning barriers and build resilience, ensuring they feel safe and empowered. With excellent on-site training and support, this position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of mental health and education.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support for mental health/SEN

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people with SEN.
• Skills in behaviour management and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies with teachers.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Emotional Support

Active Listening

Social Skills Development

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Sociology

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Criminology

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Aspiring Child Counsellor (Swindon), Swindon

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Swindon, United Kingdom

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

Job Description:

A Mental Health School in Swindon is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work with vulnerable students aged 4 to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role offers a great opportunity to gain experience supporting vulnerable young people, ideal for those aspiring to become a child counsellor.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support students with special educational needs (SEN) and various social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Some students may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, requiring a supportive and understanding approach to meet their needs and provide pastoral care.

Your responsibilities include identifying and overcoming learning barriers, building self-esteem, social skills, and emotional resilience. You will implement positive behaviour strategies in collaboration with teachers and multi-therapy teams, motivating students to make appropriate choices.

This role will equip you with essential skills for future training as a Child Counsellor, including behaviour management, emotional support, and active listening. You will play a key role in ensuring children and young people feel safe, secure, empowered, and optimistic about their future. This position is suitable for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, Counselling, or Criminology.

Details:

• Graduate Opportunity
• Learning Support Assistant
• Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Salary: £80 to £90 per day
• Excellent on-site training and support (mental health/SEN)