School counsellor/ therapist

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring for a School Counsellor & Therapist to support mental health services in various primary and secondary schools across London. The role requires a Level 5 qualification in counselling or therapy with at least 100 clinical hours of experience. You'll enjoy an excellent benefits package, including a generous pension contribution and professional development opportunities, while making a meaningful impact on young people's lives.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution (up to 11%)

Access to a staff Health Plan

Continuing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 100 clinical hours required.
• Experience with primary or secondary aged children relevant to the role.
• Current membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g., BACP).

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling support in primary and secondary schools across London.
• Work collaboratively within educational settings to enhance student mental health.
• Receive ongoing clinical supervision and support.

Skills

Counselling

Play Therapy

Creative Arts Therapy

Understanding of Educational Settings

Education

Level 5 Qualification or above 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 Hunslow(TW5) - 2 days per week
• Primary school in Brent (NW2) - 1 day per week
• Junior school in Brent (NW2) - 1 day per week
• Varied across London Primary, Secondary and 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-SpecApplication-Form

Please email your CV and application form to: [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE: Friday 25th July 2025
INTERVIEW DATES: TBC

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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