Primary School Counsellor (BACP-Registered)

WhereToTalk; Tadworth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinthurst School, Tadworth (Surrey), is seeking a caring School Counsellor to provide confidential emotional support to primary-aged pupils. You will work with the pastoral team, families and external agencies to promote wellbeing and inclusive practice.

The successful candidate will be a qualified, BACP-registered counsellor with excellent communication skills, strong professional judgement and experience with children. The role includes termly reporting and GDPR-compliant record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Counselling with post-qualification supervised practice.
• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• BACP accreditation/registration or working towards.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling service for primary-aged pupils.
• Liaise with pastoral team, families and external agencies.
• Maintain confidential records and termly reports.
• Adhere to GDPR in record keeping.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Professional judgement

GDPR awareness

Education

Diploma in Counselling

BACP Accredited/Registered Counsellor

Accreditation in child work (BACP/UKCP)

Job description

Chinthurst School, Tadworth (Surrey), is seeking a caring School Counsellor to provide confidential emotional support to primary-aged pupils. You will work with the pastoral team, families and external agencies to promote wellbeing and inclusive practice.

The successful candidate will be a qualified, BACP-registered counsellor with excellent communication skills, strong professional judgement and experience with children. The role includes termly reporting and GDPR-compliant record-keeping.