School Counsellor in Wandsworth
Autism specialist school, secondary age groups
ASAP or January start
£24,000 - £28,000 per annum (actual)
Are you a passionate and empathetic Counsellor looking to make a positive impact in the lives of young people? A reputable school in Wandsworth is recruiting for a dedicated and qualified Counsellor to join its Therapy team and provide essential support for students with special educational needs.
About the Role
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll work closely with Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals to deliver tailored therapeutic support to students. This role would suit someone with experience in a special needs environment, but we also encourage applications from newly qualified Counsellors ready to bring fresh energy and commitment to this important role. Reporting to the Therapy Manager, you will help create a safe, structured environment where young people aged 9–19 can thrive academically and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage and coordinate your own caseload, implementing personalised EHCP/treatment plans.
2. Plan and deliver interventions for individual or group therapy, focusing on students with mild to moderate autism spectrum disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, and associated learning chal...