School Staff Supervisor/Counsellor
3 days ago
School Staff Supervisor/Counsellor (30 hours)
Job descriptionThis is a Secondment opportunity.
Temporary to 01/09/2026 Part Time 30 hours per week/ 40 weeks per annum term time only.
Neath Port Talbot School Based Counselling Service (NPT SBCS) is a multi-modality team of therapists comprised of School Based Counsellors, Play Therapists and a Drama Therapist. NPT SBCS is committed to helping Children and Young People (CYP) address emotional and mental health issues so that they may rise through adversity, achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives. This is achieved through the provision of counselling and child therapy to CYP in Years 1-13 across NPT. Counsellors and Play Therapists provide targeted therapy to CYP in order to address a range of emotional and mental health issues. We support schools in this joint endeavour through consultation, support and high quality in house training which is available to head teachers, school Governors, teaching and non-teaching staff.
Additionally, the service is passionate about addressing school staff wellbeing due to the well documented link between staff wellbeing and pupil wellbeing, through initiatives such as the School Staff Supervision Service and School Staff Counselling Service. The service has recently been successful in obtaining additional funding in this area, enabling an exciting time of development and expansion. The growth of the service has necessitated this role.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and innovative qualified Counsellor and Supervisor to provide supervision to pastoral school staff with the aim of upskilling them in their pastoral role and supporting them with their wellbeing. You will also deliver a counselling service which is available to all school staff.
In addition to providing counselling and supervision, you will have an important role in delivering group work where needed. You will also deliver training when required. You will play an integral part in developing the School Staff Services area of the School Based Counselling Service within the authority, including collaborative working with other staff within the Inclusion Service and taking part in multi-disciplinary consultations with schools. Enhancing the skills of school based staff will also be an important element of the post.
We welcome applications from those who hold a Professional Diploma in Counselling and are accredited /registered with the BACP or UKCP or equivalent to commence as soon as possible subject to interview and D.B.S. check.
You will join a friendly, lively and innovative School Based Counselling Team who are committed to assisting the LEA in the achievement of increased inclusion and raising educational standards. Committed to the concept of inclusive education, you will have an understanding of the challenges facing education in deprived areas and be a passionate supporter of high expectations and achievement for all pupils.
What current team members say about working in NPT SBCS:
My team are likeminded, experienced and supportive which helps me to feel held.’
Stimulating, engaging and challenging is how I would describe my working day with the School Based Counselling Team.’
‘I am so proud of what we do as a team’
The culture of the service is warm and supportive and a place that you feel heard. It is open to individuality with an abundance of knowledge and skills. We come together to help each other to achieve the best outcomes while making good friends in the process.’
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
On completing the application form, please ensure that you address the elements of the Person Specification.
Should you require any further information,
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