Trainee Counsellor
Rooks Heath School, Harrow, HA2 9AH14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Voluntary, unpaid placement
Additional allowances
Voluntary, unpaid placement
Trainee Counsellor job summary
Trainee Counsellor (Voluntary, unpaid placement)
Contract Type: Temporary, 12 months
Contract Term: Term Time Only (38 weeks)
Hours: 9am to 4pm; 1 day a week (Monday, Tuesday or Thursday)
Salary: Voluntary, unpaid placement
Posted: Tuesday 24th February 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026, 9am
Job Starts: Required ASAP
Interview Date: Week commencing: Monday 16th March 2026
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, motivated Trainee Counsellor to join our team at Rooks Heath School. The role provides valuable opportunities to develop counselling skills, integrate theory into practice, qualify on training courses, and gain meaningful clinical experience as a therapist, enhancing trainees’ professional growth overall.
You will support young people (11-18 years old), who may or may not have special educational needs and are at risk of mental health issues, such as low self-esteem and confidence levels, anxiety, difficulties verbalising and regulating their emotions. You will also support the parent/carer of the referred student person with wellbeing through provision of peer support and training.
The successful candidate must hold their own Professional Indemnity Insurance prior to commencing the role. Candidates invited to interview will be required to provide their DBS certificate, insurance documentation, and evidence of professional membership
What will you get in return?
Free fortnightly clinical one to one clinical supervision
Additional training that supports your development for example, FGM, Autism, and Mental Health First Aid.
Clients to counsel for up to 3 terms
An induction into the organisation that meets not only Health and Safety requirements but is also sufficient to allow the counselling trainee to function effectively in their role.
Continuous support from the Service Manager.
Job references after six months of volunteering with us.
A setting that is safe and fit for purpose.
Excellent transport links
Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support
Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school and an Alternative Education provider. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent PD opportunities and potential for career progression.
Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service. A Certificate of Good Conduct is also required from the successful applicant if they have lived abroad and fulfil relevant requirements.
If you think this role may be for you and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by contacting the school. We would be happy to facilitate a visit to our site to see the school in operation. Contact details are: recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Rooks Heath School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1198 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rooks Heath School website
School location
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