School Counsellor/ Therapist

CONNECT-ED; London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health service is seeking a qualified school counsellor & therapist to provide support in various primary schools across London. The ideal candidate will have at least a Level 5 qualification in counselling and relevant experience working with young people. This term-time role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including a generous pension contribution and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

Health Plan access

Regular clinical supervision

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed a minimum of 100 clinical hours.
• Current membership of an appropriate professional body.
• HCPC registration or actively working towards accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Providing counselling and therapeutic support to students.
• Collaborating with school staff for student wellbeing.

Skills

Counselling

Play therapy

Creative arts therapy

Experience with young people

Understanding of educational settings

Education

Level 5 qualification in counselling or related field

Job description

School Counsellor & Therapist Role

Salary: £31,179 to £35,257, based on a five-day (35 hours) week during term time.
The salary will be paid pro-rata according to your contracted days per week.

Locations:

• Primary school in Hunslow (TW5) - two days per week
• Primary school in RBKC (SW5) - one day per week
• Primary school in Hammersmith & Fulham (W6) - one day per week
• Primary school in Harrow (HA3) - two days per week

Your qualifications and skills:

• A qualification in counselling, play therapy, or creative arts therapy (minimum Level 5 qualification)
• At least 100 clinical hours completed
• Experience working with primary or secondary-aged young people (relevant to the role)
• Good understanding of educational settings
• Current membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g., BACP, BAPT, BADth, BAAT, BAMT)
• If applicable, HCPC registration or professional accreditation (or working towards it)

Benefits include:

• Generous employer pension contribution (up to 11%)
• Access to staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular clinical supervision (group and one-to-one)
• Line-management support
• Continuing professional development opportunities
• The rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference each day

How to apply:

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Closing date: Sunday, 31st August 2025
Interview dates: TBC

Note: Due to high application volume, feedback will not be provided to candidates not shortlisted.

Further information:

Connect-Ed delivers mental health services for the Catholic Children’s Society (CCS). CCS is an inclusive employer committed to diversity. Staff are not required to be Catholic. We promote a strong safeguarding culture; posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references after an offer is made.

Charity No. 210920