We seek a trainedcounsellor toprovide targeted emotional, therapeutic and pastoral support to students acrossthe school, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, improve emotionalwellbeing, develop positive behaviours and engage successfully with education
The successful candidate will be part of thewider pastoral and attendance team.
The role:
- Touse professional counselling skills and experience to deliver targeted supportto students experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA);
- Supportstudents in developing resilience, self-awareness, coping strategies andpositive approaches to managing challenges;
- Recognisewhen a student's needs fall outside the scope of the postholder's role andrefer or elevate concerns appropriately;
- Maintainaccurate, confidential and up-to-date records of counselling sessions andinterventions, in line with school policies and professional requirements;
- Workingalongside the attendance team to identify patterns of absence relating to keystudents;
- Supportthe attendance and pastoral team with regard to students missing from lessons;
- Supportthe pastoral team with behaviour and punctuality after lunchtime.
About you:
- Evidenceof a recognised counselling qualification;
- Experienceof counselling secondary age students;
- Abilityto be flexible and work as part of a team;
- Excellentcommunication skills;
- Agenuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Agood standard of education to at least level 3 standard or equivalent
- Highstandard of literacy and numeracy to at least level 2 standard
- Relevantprofessional qualification in counselling
- Motivatedto work with children and young people to ensure they are successful
- Commitmentto, and belief in, the equal value of all students
- Abilityto form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries withchildren and young people
- Emotionalresilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use ofauthority and maintaining discipline
- Experienceof delivering counselling and pastoral intervention to secondary age students
- Experience of working with and knowledge of services available tosupport young people and families
- Highlyskilled in a range of assertive discipline strategies
- Efficientand organised: independent and effective in time management
- StrongICT skills, especially Word and Excel
- Strongskills in data analysis
- Authoritative,consistent and fair: a commanding presence
- Abilityto communicate effectively and relate well to all stakeholders
- Ability to handle difficult situations with sensitivity,confidentiality and discretion
- Abilityto work as part of a team
- Evidenceof resilience when working effectively under pressure
- Goodsense of humour
DesirableSkills and Experience:
- Experienceof delivering counselling to adults
- Knowledgeand experience of school behaviour and attendance systems and relatedgovernment guidance
- Knowledge and experience of the requirements of safeguardingwithin schools, including Child Protection
- Willingness to contribute to the wider aspects of school life
Counsellor and Pastoral Intervention Officer in Kettering employer: The Latimer Arts College
As a Student Services Supervisor, you will thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises the success of every student. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth, while our strong team culture fosters collaboration and respect. Located in a vibrant educational setting, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, all while enjoying the benefits of a flexible and dynamic workplace.
