Aspiring Child Counsellor

Harmonia Careers; Newbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative mental health school in Newbury is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support vulnerable students aged 4 to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will help students overcome learning barriers, build self-esteem, and develop essential social skills. This position is particularly suited for graduates aspiring to become child counsellors, providing invaluable experience in behaviour management and emotional support. Join a supportive environment that empowers young people to thrive and realize their potential.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support in mental health and SEN

Qualifications

• Support students with special educational needs and mental health challenges.
• Help build self-esteem, social skills, and emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in overcoming learning barriers and motivate them.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies with teachers and therapy teams.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Emotional Support

Active Listening

Social Skills Development

Building Self-Esteem

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Sociology

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Criminology

Job description

A Mental Health School in Newbury is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with vulnerable students aged 4 to 18 who have social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience supporting young people, especially for those aspiring to become child counsellors in the future.

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 Learning Support Assistant who can help identify and address their needs while providing pastoral care.

Your responsibilities include helping students overcome learning barriers, building self-esteem, social skills, and emotional resilience. You will implement positive behaviour strategies alongside the class teacher 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—such as behaviour management, emotional support, and active listening. You will play a key role in providing consistency and empowering children and young people to feel safe, secure, and confident in their potential. The position is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, Counselling, or Criminology.

Aspiring Child Counsellor Role Details

• Graduate Opportunity
• Position: Learning Support Assistant
• Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Salary: £85 to £95 per day
• Excellent on-site training and support in mental health and SEN
• Location: Newbury

If you are interested, please apply today!