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LocationLondon North

	PositionLearning and Practice (L&amp;P)

	Advertising Salary£14,371 pro rata (from FTE of £35,927 p.a) 

	Vacancy TypeMaternity Cover

	Careers Site Advertising End Date09 Jan 2026

	HoursHours Per Week:14

	Working PatternW,Th

	School Website URL<a href="https://www.highfieldprimary.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.highfieldprimary.co.uk/</a>
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			
Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.
A qualified therapist/ counsellor, you’ve been working in the profession for at least a year, and now it’s time to take the next step.&nbsp; As a Place2Be Supervising Counsellor&nbsp;your main focus is assessment and formulation of referrals and supporting and overseeing the work of the Counsellors on Placement enabling them to deliver interventions across all year groups and achieve the best outcomes for the young people we support. You’ll still deliver some therapeutic work with children yourself, including some group/whole class work, but ultimately, you’ll be shaping clinical delivery of services within the school you operate. 
As part of a huge community of practitioners across the United Kingdom, you’ll have opportunities to share best practice and develop clinical thinking, knowledge and learning. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career. 
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.&nbsp;Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 09 January 2026
Interview date: 15 January 2026

Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.
To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.
Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
<ul>
 <li>Annual Leave that increases with service</li>
 <li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career</li>
 <li>5% contributory pension scheme</li>
 <li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary</li>
 <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme</li>
 <li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)</li>
 <li>Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time</li>
 <li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li>
</ul>
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.&nbsp;We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#12787d706152627e7371772070773c7d60753c6779">[email&nbsp;protected]</a>
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what&nbsp;you&nbsp;will uniquely bring to our team.&nbsp;
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
		
	
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Place2Be Supervising Counsellor, Highfield Primary School, Enfield

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing network of affiliate face to face CBT Therapists delivering phone and video-based treatments. &nbsp;This a great chance to use your skills, experience and professional approach to make a tangible difference to our clients' emotional health and wellbeing whilst working flexibly for as many hours as you choose. You should possess strong listening skills, empathy, communication skills and understanding of the quality standards required to provide first-class clinical care. &nbsp;On behalf of Vita Health Group you will deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as the modality of treatment and some of the benefits of working with us include: Your qualifications and experience should include: Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. &nbsp;Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. &nbsp;In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers</a> Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. &nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. &nbsp;For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/edi/" target="_blank">Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</a> We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.&nbsp; Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.&nbsp; Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received. Vita Health Group

Vita Health Group

In Person Network CBT Therapist

<h2>About The Role</h2>Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.A qualified therapist/ counsellor, you’ve been working in the profession for at least a year, and now it’s time to take the next step.&nbsp; As a Place2Be Supervising Counsellor&nbsp;your main focus is assessment and formulation of referrals and supporting and overseeing the work of the Counsellors on Placement enabling them to deliver interventions across all year groups and achieve the best outcomes for the young people we support. You’ll still deliver some therapeutic work with children yourself, including some group/whole class work, but ultimately, you’ll be shaping clinical delivery of services within the school you operate.As part of a huge community of practitioners across the United Kingdom, you’ll have opportunities to share best practice and develop clinical thinking, knowledge and learning. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career.For a career with purpose, this is your place.Recruitment ProcessAs part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.&nbsp;Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025Interview date: 27 March 2025&nbsp;Our BenefitsWhen you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.Here’s just a few things we have on offer:<ul><li>Annual Leave that increases with service</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career</li><li>5% contributory pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary</li><li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme</li><li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)</li><li>Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time</li><li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li></ul>&nbsp;We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.&nbsp;We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.Should you require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#99f3f6fbead9e9f5f8fafcabfbfcb7f6ebfeb7ecf2">[email&nbsp;protected]</a>Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment which includes a DBS check.To see the full details and key responsibilities of the role, click Apply.

Place2Be Supervising Counsellor, Surrey Square Primary School, Bermondsey

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Locum Educational Psychologist

Aspiring Psychologist - Barking and Dagenham We are recruiting an Aspiring Psychologist to join a supportive and inclusive school in Barking and Dagenham. This is an excellent opportunity to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant, gaining valuable hands-on experience supporting pupils with special educational needs.As an Aspiring Psychologist, you will work closely with children and young people with autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Based in Barking and Dagenham, this role allows you to build practical experience within education and training, ideal for those considering future careers in psychology, therapy, or teaching.The role:Working as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them access learning, regulate emotions, and develop independence. This Aspiring Psychologist role provides meaningful exposure to evidence-based strategies, interventions, and inclusive practice, supported by ongoing education and training.Day-to-day responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEN</li><li>Supporting small groups with learning and engagement</li><li>Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management</li><li>Adapting resources to meet individual learning needs</li><li>Supporting behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development</li><li>Monitoring and recording pupil progress</li><li>Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals</li><li>Creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment</li><li>Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured times</li></ul>What's in it for you:This Aspiring Psychologist position in Barking and Dagenham offers structured mentoring, exposure to specialist SEN provision, and continuous education and training. You will gain highly relevant experience to strengthen applications for postgraduate study or future roles in psychology, mental health, or education. Most importantly, you will be making a real difference in the lives of young people.Location: Barking and Dagenham

Aspiring Psychologist

THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT: <ol> <li>You have UK work experience, with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker, or in a similar position.</li> <li>Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications.</li> <li>Experience with Brain Injury Support is advantageous</li> <li>A full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that you are able to use for work purposes.</li> </ol> NSS PLUS LTD-NeuroSupport Services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants, with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience, to support services users with Acquired Brain Injuries. Our service aims to support rehabilitation, and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life. We are looking for Psychology Graduates, Support Workers, and Healthcare Assistants, or other suitable candidates, who would be willing to support people both within their home environment, and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently, and providing empirical feedback where necessary. Job Title: Male Rehabilitation Support Worker Location: Lincoln, LN6 Hourly Rate: 12.50- 14 per hour depending on experience. Driver Essential? Desired, but not essential Start Date: ASAP Days &amp; Hours: Monday: - Tuesday: 9:00am to 13:00pm Wednesday: 13:00pm to 17:00pm Thursday: 9:00am to 13:00pm Friday: - Saturday: - Sunday: - About you-Essential Experience: - Experience with clients with communication and mobility difficulties About our client: Our client is a 68-year old male, who is seeking a male rehab support worker with whom he can build good rapport, and who has an interest in sports and fishing, which is what he used to enjoy. They should preferably have experience supporting clients with communication and mobility difficulties, as the client can only speak a few words, and his support worker will need to be skilled in interpreting in order to communicate effectively. The RSW should be able to support mobility, and accessing indoors and outside environment safely. The RSW should be able to motivate the client, and help him to engage in social and leisure pursuits both at home, e.g. board games, card games, as well as therapy exercises from Physio and SALT. The RSW should also be able to research, plan and organise trips and excursions to the local community to support the client in engaging with activities to improve and enhance quality of life. Ultimately, accessing disabled fishing or sports options would be great. The client also wants to lose weight through activity and exercise, and so the successful candidate should be confident in advising and supporting self control, and motivating the client. Successful Candidates will: <ul> <li>Have access to full online yearly Training</li> <li>Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS</li> <li>Competitive Hourly Rate </li> <li>Gain Experience working with an MDT </li> <li>Liability Insurance</li> <li>Food/Drink shift Allowance</li> <li>Partial Mileage and Travel time covered </li> <li>Flexible working to meet your own requirements</li> </ul> Successful candidate attributes: Abilities, Skills &amp; Behaviours: <ul> <li>A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices</li> <li>The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.</li> <li>Willingness to participate in continuing professional development</li> <li>Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs</li> <li>Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives</li> <li>Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships</li> <li>Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills</li> <li>Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook &amp; Excel)</li> <li>Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.</li> <li>Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car</li> <li>Have Experience in the field of Psychology is advantageous</li> <li>Willing to become self-employed </li> </ul> We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style!

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Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Aspiring Behavioural Psychologist Bexley Have you just graduated from a Top 20 University with a Psychology Degree, and looking for the next step in your career path as a Behavioural Psychologist? Are you looking to gain pivotal experience in a Primary School as an Aspiring Behavioural Psychologist? If so, we are working with a great school in Bexley who are seeking an Aspiring Behavioural Psych click apply for full job details

Aspiring Behavioural Psychologist

Childrens Mental Health Assistant (full time positions) West Drayton, West London £ 90-95 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) PAYE and weekly pay. Start date: January 2026Hours: 08:45- 15:15 (Monday to Friday)The School and Role A specialist All through school in Hillingdon, West London,the largest school SEN provision in the borough with over 300 pupils, a short walk from Hillingdon Hospital are looking for a Childrens Mental Health Assistant to support young people and children with a diverse range of needs including moderate to severe and complex learning needs, sensory processing difficulties and associated speech, language and communication difficulties, including autistic spectrum disorders.As a Children's Mental Health Assisrtant, you will be based inside the classroom supporting students within education. Class sizes are small to ensure the needs of each pupil are met. You will be responsible for supporting their educational, social, and emotional development. Requirements The desired Childrens Mental Health Assistant will:<ul> <li>Have a caring, supportive and nurturing personality</li><li>Have experience of working with those who are non-verbal, pre verbal.</li><li>Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults within a education setting</li><li>Be someone who is patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support</li></ul> What we offer As a Childrens Mental Health Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:<ul> <li>Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.</li><li>Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).</li><li>Social and networking events.</li><li>Pension contributions.</li><li>CPD to help with your professional development.</li><li>Access to a dedicated consultant.</li><li>Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration</li></ul> About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are a Childrens Mental Health Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

Children's Mental Health Assistant

Aspiring Educational Psychologist - East Sussex East Sussex - Educational Psychologist - Education - Psychology - Learning Support Assistant - Special Needs Are you motivated by supporting and helping others? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team!The school:This school is located in Crowborough and caters for children aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Children may have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties or challenging behaviour. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to 'get your foot in the door' and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Educational Therapist. Also, an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language TherapistsProfessional Skills &amp; Requirements <ul><li>Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students</li><li>Able to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher</li><li>Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Able to provide academic and pastoral support </li><li>Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential</li></ul>Personal Qualities<ul><li>Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential</li><li>Able to build confidence and motivation</li><li>Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students</li><li>Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict</li></ul><ul><li>Caring, compassionate, and a good listener</li></ul>5 days a week (Mon-Fri) &amp; 90- 105 per day - dependant on skills and experience Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of students You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship Candidates registering with Term Time Teachers will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate. Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us on (phone number removed) for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role! Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).

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