SEN Counsellor

📍 Location: Birmingham, UK 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💼 Contract Type: Full Time Academics are currently working with a forward-thinking post-16 institution which specialises in creative media education for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The college are urgently looking to appoint a Full - Time Lecturer who can combine counselling and career guidance to support the emotional well-being and future planning of its students. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified counsellor with a passion for creativity, education, and supporting young people with additional needs. The college is based in central Birmingham. 🔹 The Role The successful candidate will: * Provide 1:1 and group counselling to SEND learners, supporting emotional regulation, mental health, and well-being. * Deliver personalised career guidance, particularly related to pathways in creative media and related industries. * Work collaboratively with academic staff to ensure the social, emotional, and personal development needs of learners are met. * Create and monitor individual support and progress plans, helping students build confidence and resilience. * Optionally, support curriculum delivery by running creative media workshops using Adobe software (e.g. Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects). ✅ What We're Looking For Essential: * A certified counsellor with professional qualifications and experience in an educational or SEND setting. * Strong understanding of the challenges facing post-16 SEND learners. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to tailor support approaches to meet the diverse and individualised needs of students. * Immediate availability. Desirable: * Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, etc.). * Experience teaching or delivering creative workshops to young learners. 📨 Interested? Apply now by sending your CV to 📞 For a confidential chat about the role, contact Birmingham Academics on 0121 616 7610.