Aspiring Child Counsellor / SEN Learning Support Assistant

About the role

We are looking for an Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist provision within a mainstream secondary school in Farnham. The role offers hands‑on experience supporting pupils with moderate learning difficulties, focusing on emotional regulation, wellbeing and therapeutic approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support emotional regulation and overall wellbeing.
• Assist with a personalised and flexible curriculum.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN professionals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Required profile

• Individuals aiming to become a Child Counsellor.
• Teaching assistants or candidates with SEN experience.
• Candidates from care, youth work or support work backgrounds.
• Recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Sociology.
• Passionate about children’s mental health and development.
• Able to commute to Farnham and have the right to work in the UK.

Required skills

What we offer

• Practical experience with SEN and SEMH pupils.
• Exposure to therapeutic approaches such as Thrive and emotional literacy support.
• Experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams.
• Foundation for careers in counselling, psychology or education.
• On‑site training, CPD and support.
• Monday‑Friday, 08:30‑16:30, term‑time only.
• PAYE contract with daily rate of £103‑£110.