School Counsellor - PRU
Location: Central London
Contract: Temp to Perm / Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
A Central London Pupil Referral Unit is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Counsellor to join their multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to work with young people who face complex emotional, behavioural, and social challenges, providing therapeutic support to help them overcome barriers to learning and personal development.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide individual and group counselling sessions tailored to the needs of students.
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Support students with emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, and other SEMH challenges.
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Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to ensure holistic care.
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Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing reporting.
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Deliver interventions that promote resilience, self-esteem, and coping strategies.
Person Specification:
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Recognised counselling qualification (e.g., Level 6 in Counselling, Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, or equivalent).
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Experience working with children and young people, ideally within SEMH or PRU settings.
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Understanding of mental health, attachment, trauma-informed approaches, and safeguarding procedures.
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Excellent communication, empathy, and teamwork skills.
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Ability to remain patient, professional, and flexible in challenging situations.
Benefits:
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Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
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Professional development opportunities.
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Competitive salary based on experience.
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Making a real difference in young people’s lives.
If you are interested in this role as a School Counsellor, please apply to this advert! Or you can contact Katie at Parker Smith Inclusion on 20203 011 4848.