School Counsellor / Therapist

CONNECT-ED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in London is seeking a School Counsellor & Therapist to provide support at various educational institutions. The role requires a Level 5 qualification in counselling or therapy and experience working with children and young people. In addition, the position offers a generous pension contribution, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution (up to 11%)

Access to staff Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular clinical supervision

Continuing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have at least a Level 5 qualification in counselling, play therapy, or creative arts therapy.
• Experience working with primary or secondary-aged young people is required.
• Current professional membership is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and therapeutic support in primary and secondary schools.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision and line-management support.
• Facilitate continuing professional development.

Skills

Counselling qualification

Completed minimum 100 clinical hours

Experience with young people

Understanding of educational settings

Membership of professional body (BACP, etc.)

HCPC registered or working towards accreditation

Education

Level 5 qualification in counselling or therapy

Job description

School counsellor & therapist role

Salary: £31,179 to £35,257 based on working five days (35 hours) per week (term-time)

The salary will be paid pro rata in line with the number of days per week you are contracted to work.

Locations

• Primary school in Hillingdon (UB7) - one day per week
• Secondary school in Hammersmith and Fulham (W12) - one day per week
• Secondary school in Lambeth (SW16) - two days per week

Varied across London Primary, Secondary, Sixth form schools.

Your qualifications and skills

• A qualification in counselling, play therapy or a creative arts therapy (we require at least a Level 5 qualification or above)
• Completed a minimum of 100 clinical hours
• Experience of working with primary or secondary aged young people (whichever is relevant to the role being applied for)
• A good understanding of educational settings
• Current membership of an appropriate professional body (BACP, BAPT, BADth, BAAT, BAMT etc.)
• Where applicable to your qualification/training, be HCPC registered or professionally accredited (or actively working towards accreditation)

In this term-time role you will receive an excellent package including

• Generous employer pension contribution (up to 11%)
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular group and one-to-one clinical supervision
• Regular line-management support
• Continuing professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for our current or future vacancies please find afull job description and application form can be found here: Job-Description-Person-Spec Application-Form

Please email your CV and application form via the button below.

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 10th November 2025.

INTERVIEW DATES: w/c 17th November 2025.

Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications, feedback will not be provided for candidates who are not shortlisted.

Further information

Connect-Ed is the deliver arm for the mental health services provided by the Catholic Children’s Society (CCS). CCS is an inclusive employer, and we aim to have a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we service. There is no requirement for our staff to be Catholic and we encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture. These posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.

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