School-Based Counsellor – Greenwich

Senovo; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE pay with clear assignment info

Specialist SEN recruitment support

Opportunities matched to your skills

Job summary

Senovo is recruiting a School-Based Counsellor for a supportive SEN school setting in Greenwich. This part time role pays £30–£42 per hour PAYE and offers the opportunity to provide safe, child-centred counselling that supports wellbeing, emotional regulation and school engagement.

You will deliver planned individual, small-group or classroom work, adapt support to pupil needs and work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral colleagues. QTS is not required for this role.

Qualifications

• Recognised counselling qualification and experience with children or young people.
• Calm, reliable and organised approach with strong safeguarding practice.
• Teamwork and communication skills; QTS not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned individual, small-group or classroom work as appropriate.
• Adapt support, resources and communication to pupil needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and pastoral colleagues.
• Record observations and contribute to support plans.
• Promote safety, confidence, participation and independence.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Calm & organised

Education

Counselling qualification

Experience with children/young people

Job description

Greenwich, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/11/2026

Senovo is recruiting a School-Based Counsellor for a supportive SEN school setting in Greenwich. This part time role pays £30–£42 per hour PAYE and offers the opportunity to provide safe, child-centred counselling that supports wellbeing, emotional regulation and school engagement.

The role

• Deliver planned individual, small-group or classroom work appropriate to the role.
• Adapt support, resources and communication to individual pupil needs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral colleagues.
• Record useful observations and contribute to agreed support plans.
• Promote safety, confidence, participation and independence.

What you will bring

• a recognised counselling qualification and relevant experience with children or young people.
• A calm, reliable and organised approach.
• Strong teamwork, communication and safeguarding practice.
• QTS is not required for this support or therapy role.

Why work with Senovo

• PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
• Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
• Opportunities matched to your skills and travel area.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.