LINK Provision Counsellor (SEMH Support)
Breckon Hill Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS4 2DS18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Pastoral, health and welfare
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,601 – 35,259pa
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive Counsellor / SEMH Support Practitioner to join our LINK Provision team. Our LINK provision supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who are able to access mainstream lessons but require targeted intervention, guidance, and emotional support to thrive alongside their peers. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ wellbeing, engagement, and success in school.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
- Provide 1:1 and small group counselling and emotional support for pupils.
- Support pupils in developing strategies to manage emotions, behaviour, and relationships.
- Work closely with teaching staff to ensure pupils can successfully access mainstream lessons.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and staff.
- Identify barriers to learning and contribute to support plans.
- Liaise with external agencies where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records of interventions and pupil progress.
- Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive LINK provision environment.
The successful candidate will have:
- experience of working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH needs within a school or educational setting.
- relevant qualification in counselling, mental health, youth work, or similar in addition to knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
- training in therapeutic approaches (e.g. CBT-informed strategies, mentoring, ELSA, THRIVE, etc.)
- strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with pupils.
- a calm, patient and resilient approach.
- an understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
- the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
- a strong commitment to inclusion and supporting vulnerable learners.
What the school offers its staff
We are a community primary school that is committed to inclusive education and meeting the needs of all the children in our care. We look to ensure children make the most progress they can, in all areas of school life. High quality staff to support children’s learning and emotional and social well-being, a well-planned curriculum, and a commitment to developing a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of all we do
Breckon Hill Primary School is part of The Legacy Learning Trust. This is a strong, growing, cross-phase Trust, rooted in our local community and committed to placing learners and learning at the heart of all that we do.
We welcome applications from candidates who align with the values we pride ourselves upon:
- Positive relationships which reflect our commitment to strong relational practice
- High expectations and aspirations
- Equality and equity
- Celebrating diversity
In return, we offer:
- Wonderful children with huge potential, who deserve the very best opportunities.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ wellbeing and outcomes
- A nurturing and inclusive school environment
- Supportive and hardworking colleagues and governors who care deeply about our school and local community.
- High-quality professional development to support your growth and success.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Breckon Hill Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 594 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Breckon Hill Primary School website
- Email address
- katy.blakemore@breckonhillprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01642 243044
We are a mainstream primary school that is committed to inclusive education and meeting the needs of all the children in our care. We look to ensure children make the most progress they can, in all areas of school life. High quality staff to support children’s learning and emotional and social well-being, a well-planned curriculum, and a commitment to developing a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of all we do.
Arranging a visit to Breckon Hill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email katy.blakemore@breckonhillprimary.co.uk.
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