Counsellor

Our dedicated multi-disciplinary therapy team delivers personalised therapeutic support to every student at Portfield School using a range of evidence-based approaches to help them thrive.

We are looking for a skilled Counsellor to join our team on a part-time basis working up to two days a week during term time. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding and enhancing our therapeutic support making a meaningful difference to the lives of our students.

This role will offer high-quality evidence-based counselling that supports students wellbeing using a Positive Behaviour Model to assess needs and deliver targeted interventions.

A day in the life of a Counsellor would include:

• Contributing to the development of the counselling service
• Providing tailored and person centred speech counselling support to students
• Recording accurate case reports
• Promotingexpertise and best practice through training modelling and coaching colleagues
• Participating in self reflective practice and using this guide to continuous development

Why join us

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If our Counsellor vacancy is of interest wed love to hear from you. To apply it couldnt be simpler - just apply to complete the application process. Or If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail please call the Talent Team on .

Due to safer recruitment checks we will request references prior to interview. Please inform us if you do not want us to request a reference from your current employer. To be considered you must complete our application form.

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Start date: September 2026

Our Commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race colour sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.

All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.