School Counsellor

School Counsellor - Secondary School - Brent - ASAP Start - Full-Time

Are you a qualified or trainee School Counsellor, Psychotherapist, or Mental Health Practitioner looking to make a meaningful difference in a secondary school setting?
Are you compassionate, reflective, and passionate about supporting young people's emotional wellbeing?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with welcoming and well-regarded secondary schools in Brent that are seeking a School Counsellor to join their pastoral and wellbeing teams on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity to support students' mental health and emotional development within a supportive school environment.

School Counsellor - Role Overview

As a School Counsellor, you will play a vital role in promoting student wellbeing and supporting positive mental health across KS3 and KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one counselling sessions to students experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties

• Supporting students with issues such as anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, friendship difficulties, and family challenges

• Maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with safeguarding and data protection guidelines

• Working closely with pastoral staff, SENCOs, safeguarding leads, and external agencies

• Supporting early intervention and preventative mental health strategies

• Contributing to a whole-school approach to wellbeing and emotional resilience

• Attending relevant meetings, reviews, and supervision sessions

• Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and following school policies at all times

Requirements

• A recognised qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, or a related mental health field

• Experience working with children or young people (ideally in a school or educational setting)

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Ability to build trust and rapport with students from diverse backgrounds

• A calm, empathetic, and professional approach

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What's on Offer

• A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Brent

• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only

• Competitive daily rate based on experience and qualifications

• The opportunity to make a real impact on young people's lives

• Ongoing professional development and supervision

• Potential for a long-term or permanent position

How to Apply

If you're a School Counsellor or mental health professional looking to work in a secondary school environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this School Counsellor role in Brent, starting ASAP.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley by emailing (url removed) or calling (phone number removed) (option 3).