Knight Education Ltd
School Counsellor
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Role: School Counsellor
Start Date: October/November 2026
Location: Yateley, Hampshire
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
A leading independent school in Hampshire (bordering with Surrey) (north of Slough) is seeking a School Counsellor. This is a full-time and permanent role from October or November 2026.
This independent special school is dedicated to supporting children with a range of additional needs. They pride themselves on their nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and highly collaborative approach - ensuring every pupil feels understood, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.
The Principal is seeking a compassionate and qualified School Counsellor to join their dedicated pastoral team. This role not only involves providing direct support to students but also offering supervision to other professionals within the school.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Student Support: Provide individual and group counselling sessions to students, addressing academic, emotional, and social challenges.
- Supervision: Offer professional supervision to fellow staff, fostering their development and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Program Development: Design and implement comprehensive school counselling programs that promote student well-being and align with the school's ethos.
- Crisis Intervention: Respond promptly to student crises, collaborating with staff and external agencies as necessary.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to create supportive networks for students.
- Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality in line with ethical guidelines and school policies.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy.
- Accreditation with a professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP).
- Experience in a school setting is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in providing supervision to other counselling professionals.
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Personal Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Empathetic and approachable demeanour.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
If you have a passion for SEN and Counselling and would like to work at a caring school in Hampshire, please send your CV to Duncan or contact him for more information including an information pack.
Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.
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