Catholic Children's Society
School Counsellor
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SCHOOL COUNSELLOR/THERAPIST VACANCIES
Recruiting Counsellors/ Play Therapists / Creative Arts Therapists / Music Therapists
Salary: £32,998.01 to £37,313.54 based on working five days (35 hours) per week (term-time)
The salary will be paid pro rata in line with the number of days per week you are contracted to work.
Working arrangement: School-based.
Primary school in Tower Hamlets (E3), one day per week
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Primary school in Hillingdon (UB4), one day per week
Over 90% of the children/young people who access our Connect-Ed services have shown a marked improvement in their emotional wellbeing. Do you want to be a part of this amazing work? We are currently looking to recruit creative, enthusiastic and motivated Counsellors / Play Therapists / Creative Arts Therapists / Music Therapists to fill the vacancies at Schools in Tower Hamlets and Hillingdon.
Your qualifications and skills
- A qualification in counselling, play therapy or a creative arts therapy (we require at least a Level 5 qualification or above)
- Completed a minimum of 100 clinical hours
- Experience of working with primary or secondary aged young people (whichever is relevant to the role being applied for)
- A good understanding of educational settings
- Current membership of an appropriate professional body (BACP, BAPT, BADth, BAAT, BAMT etc.)
- Where applicable to your qualification/training, be HCPC registered or professionally accredited (or actively working towards accreditation)
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In this term-time role you will receive an excellent package including:
- Generous employer pension contribution (up to 11%)
- Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular group and one-to-one clinical supervision
- Regular line-management support
- Continuing professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference
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Please email your CV and application form to: recruitment@cathchild.org.uk
CLOSING DATE: Monday 19th October 2026, 9am
INTERVIEW DATES: TBC
Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications feedback will not be provided for candidates who are not shortlisted.
Further information
Connect-Ed is the deliver arm for the mental health services provided by the Catholic Children’s Society (CCS). CCS is an inclusive employer, and we aim to have a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we service. There is no requirement for our staff to be Catholic and we encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture. These posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.
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