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Aspiring Child Counsellor
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Aspiring Child Counsellor
Aspiring Child Counsellor - Guildford
Location: Guildford, Surrey Categories: Mental Health, SEN, Counselling, Pastoral Support, Education and Training, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology
About the Role
Are you an Aspiring Child Counsellor local to Guildford? This Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role offers invaluable experience working with vulnerable children and young people aged 4–19, supporting their engagement, academic progress, and future life prospects.
You will provide tailored support to students with:
- Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Associated social, emotional, and mental health challenges
- Past trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
A significant proportion of the most disconnected and vulnerable students face overwhelming barriers—including marginalisation, low attainment, and inadequate family support. Here, you will be pivotal in offering consistency, safety-preserving tools, and a proven pathway for students to belief in themselves and realise their potential.
This position is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology, as it provides hands-on experience in an industry-relevant context, perfect for kickstarting your next career step.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supporting students with complex emotional, social and mental health challenges, many of whom have endured traumatic experiences
- Identifying personal or environmental risks and working with appropriately ventilated enhancement strategies
- Mitigating marginalisation and disadvantage by fostering a positive, empowering atmosphere
- Developing effective relationships with students to increase confidence, motivation and achievements
- Babysitting safeguarding by reporting early signs of possible vulnerabilities (direct escalation when required)
Requirements & Qualities
Eligibility:
✅ Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship ✅ GCSEs in English & Mathematics (minimum Grade C/4 or equivalent)
Skills & Attributes:
As the role is desk-on but training intensive, no prior experience is required, but we ideally seek candidates with:
- A passion for helping children and young people thrive
- Empathy, equanimity and a calm, resilient approach to stress or conflict
- Excellent active listening and communication skills
- Willingness to build foundational vocational knowledge via in-school and external education
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What You’ll Gain:
✔ Professional working environment within a nursery/school setting in Guildford ✔ Comprehensive training, development, and CPD support ✔ Flexible, structured position with daily payment of £93–£105 (term-time only, 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri) ✔ Trial day opportunities to ensure yours and the school’s compatibility
Application
Apply now or contact Sam Price: 📞 +44 (0)1483 366 435 | 📧 via [Academics Ltd](link withheld)
Note: Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for eligible candidates—check if prior police correspondence is required.
This opportunity is ideal for graduates leveraging your degree within the education, mental health, child welfare and safeguarding sector. Start date as soon as possible.
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