School Counsellor

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is seeking a dynamic School Counsellor to join The Harbour Programme on the site of Castle Mead School in Trowbridge. The post supports primary-aged pupils with emotional and SEMH needs, delivering a confidential 1:1 counselling service and may involve group work.

The role is part-time, 5 hours per week, delivered within the school day, and is on a long-term, term-time-only contract. A DBS check is required, and there is potential for flexible hours within the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering counselling services to children is preferred.
• Awareness of SEMH needs and safeguarding guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality counselling service to primary-aged children with emotional issues.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.
• Offer 1:1 counselling and may conduct therapeutic group work.
• Communicate effectively with staff and external agencies to ensure pupil support.

Skills

Counselling

SEMH awareness

Job description

Salary: £25 per hour + Travel and supervision costs

Hours of work: Part time 5 hours per week

Contract: Long term services contract

A bit about us:

Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to giveEvery Child, Every Chanceof success.

Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond.

High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It’sour aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team iscommitted to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child. Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people.
Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners. They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.

All about the role:

The working hours for this role are expected to be 5 hours per week, with some flexibility around the working pattern. However, these hours must be delivered within the school day. There may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to increase their working hours in the future, subject to the needs of the school. The start date for this role is as soon as possible.

EQUA Mead Learning Trust are seeking to appoint a dynamic and passionate School Counsellor to join their team at The Harbour Programme. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
The successful candidate will be based at The Harbour on the site of Castle Mead School in Trowbridge. The Harbour Programme adopts a holistic partnership approach to supporting children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will work alongside a small and dedicated multi-professional team. https://theharbourprogramme.org/

The working hours for this role are five hours per week on a long-term services contract. There is an element of flexibility, but it must be delivered within the school day, term time only.
Your duties and responsibilities will include providing a quality counselling service to primary-aged children experiencing a wide range of emotional issues. You will be expected to contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and mental well-being of children and young people. The successful candidate will provide a confidential counselling service, primarily on a 1:1 basis; however, therapeutic group work may be required. You must be able to communicate effectively with staff and external agencies to ensure that pupils receive the support they need.

Closing date (and time): Monday 2nd November 2026
Interview date: TBC
Commencement date: As soon as possible

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.