School counsellor/therapist Work, Jobs in Walsall (with Salaries)

School Counsellor/Therapist
Journal to Dreams —Birmingham
- £25 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Case management
- Driving
Quick apply
School Counsellor
Arc School Old Arley —Arley
- £15,525 - £23,290 a year
- Part-time
- Care plans
- School
- Employee discount
12d
MHST Team Manager (23328)
Barnardo's —Solihull
- £44,635.47 - £51,076.25 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Senior Residential Support Worker
Meadows Care —Birmingham
- £13.42 an hour
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

School Counsellor/Therapist
Journal to Dreams —Birmingham
Requirement:* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Hours:* 16 hours per week (2 days per week).
£25 an hour
Quick apply
School Counsellor
Arc School Old Arley —Arley
Opened in 2015, Arc School Old Arley is an independent special day school situated within a rural village near Nuneaton, affording children and young people the…
£15,525 - £23,290 a year
12d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for school counsellor/therapist in walsall

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

School Counsellor/Therapist

Journal to Dreams
Birmingham

Quick apply

Job details

Part-time | Freelance
£25 an hour

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Special education
HCPC
Bachelor's degree
Case management
Driving
Psychology
IT
Care plans
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

School Therapist / School Counsellor (Freelance – Alternative Provision)

Location: Birmingham (travel across multiple Alternative Provision sites)
Rate: £25 per hour
Hours: 16 hours per week (2 days per week)
Contract: Freelance
Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

About Journal to Dreams

Journal to Dreams is committed to empowering individuals and communities to overcome barriers, achieve sustainable recovery, and build brighter futures. We provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that support adults recovering from substance misuse, with a particular focus on addressing health inequalities and improving outcomes for ethnically diverse communities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate School Therapist / School Counsellor to provide one-to-one therapeutic support for young people aged 11–16 within Alternative Provision settings across Birmingham.

You will work with students presenting with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, trauma, and complex behavioural difficulties.

This is a rewarding role supporting vulnerable young people to improve emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and develop positive coping strategies through trauma-informed, child-centred therapeutic approaches.

This role is ideal for a qualified counsellor, therapist, or youth mental health practitioner with experience in education, PRUs, or alternative provision.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver one-to-one counselling and therapeutic interventions for young people aged 11–16
Support students with SEN, SEMH, trauma, attachment difficulties, and behavioural needs
Conduct emotional wellbeing assessments and contribute to individual support plans
Use evidence-based approaches such as CBT-informed practice, person-centred therapy, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing
Support emotional regulation, self-esteem, behaviour management, and resilience building
Maintain accurate, confidential case notes in line with safeguarding and GDPR requirements
Work collaboratively with schools, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external agencies
Participate in multi-agency meetings, reviews, and safeguarding discussions
Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Engage in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development

Essential Requirements

Diploma, Degree, or equivalent in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, CBT, Youth Work, or related discipline
Registered or working towards accreditation (BACP, BABCP, UKCP, NCPS or equivalent)
Proven experience working with children and young people (11–16)
Experience in schools, Alternative Provision, PRUs, youth services, or SEMH settings
Strong understanding of SEN, SEMH, trauma, and safeguarding in education
Ability to build trust and engage hard-to-reach young people
Strong communication, assessment, and case management skills
Commitment to trauma-informed, inclusive, and anti-discriminatory practice
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one prior to starting)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable Experience

Experience delivering counselling or therapeutic interventions in schools or PRUs
Training in trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, CBT for young people, or emotional regulation interventions
Knowledge of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and their impact on behaviour and learning
Experience working within multi-agency education or safeguarding teams
Understanding of SEND frameworks and local authority support pathways
Experience supporting young people with complex or dual diagnoses needs

What We Offer

Competitive freelance rate of £25 per hour
Flexible working (2 days per week / 16 hours)
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable young people
Supportive, values-led working environment in Alternative Provision settings
Access to supervision and professional development opportunities
Work across diverse school and youth support environments in Birmingham

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: £25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

school counsellor/therapist jobs in walsall

School Counsellor/Therapist

School Counsellor

MHST Team Manager (23328)

Senior Residential Support Worker

More jobs to discover

I want to receive the latest job alerts for school counsellor/therapist in walsall

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected