Downsview Primary and Nursery School · London, London
The school is seeking to
appoint a well-qualified and experienced Counsellor to work with individual
students alongside the school’s Inclusion Team.
The purpose of this role is to provide a professional and
confidential counselling service to children and young people, promoting their
emotional health and well-being and building their resilience to help them cope
with the difficulties they face. Applicants should have a relevant
professional counselling qualification - Level 4 or above diploma in
therapeutic counselling or psychotherapy or an equivalent qualification and be BACP registered, accredited or eligible for accreditation.
We are looking for a Counsellor who:
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Is passionate about young people’s
social and emotional welfare.
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Is innovative, creative and flexible
in their approach in order to achieve the best outcomes.
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Has experience of
working with young people and an understanding of counselling within a school
context.
Under the direction of the Inclusion Lead, this post holder will
be accountable for:
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Providing a
high-quality counselling service to students experiencing a wide range of SEMH
issues.
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Providing support,
guidance and advice to parents, carers and the school.
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Contributing to the
safeguarding of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
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To provide
counselling for individual students for a range of issues including
difficulties with peers, behavioural difficulties in the classroom,
relationship with parents and attendance problems.
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To work closely with teams within
the school and external agencies.
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To provide regular monitoring
and evaluation reports to the Inclusion Lead.
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To carry out
administrative work associated with the counselling provision.
Downsview
Primary School is a popular, well-resourced community primary school based in
Upper Norwood, London. We are a 3-form entry school with a Nursery. The successful candidate will support children across the
school from Nursery through to Key Stage 2.
Visits to the school are highly recommended and encouraged
before applying for this vacancy.Our School Website will give you a flavour of the culture and
ethos of our school: https://www.downsview.croydon.sch.uk/
Applications will be considered as they are received, and your early
response is encouraged. Applications should be sent to hr@downsview.croydon.sch.uk
Closing date: 24th June 2026 Interviews: w/c 29th June
2026
The school is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. Downsview is GDPR compliant and is registered
with the ICO.