Counselling Graduate

Are you a Counselling Graduate looking to put your skills into practice? Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? Would you like to gain valuable, hands-on experience within specialist schools across Huddersfield?

If you're a Counselling Graduate looking to begin your career supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, ADHD, or other additional needs, this could be the perfect opportunity. We work with a range of specialist schools across Huddersfield that are looking for compassionate graduates who are ready to make a real difference.

The Role… Counselling Graduate

As a Counselling Graduate, you will work alongside experienced teachers, pastoral teams, and therapists within specialist SEN schools across Huddersfield. Every day is different, as you support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them overcome emotional, behavioural, and learning barriers.

Your role may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group emotional support
  * Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
  * Supporting children with SEMH, autism, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and communication needs
  * Encouraging emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
  * Helping pupils engage with learning and build confidence
  * Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and safeguarding teams

This Counselling Graduate role offers excellent experience for anyone considering a future career in educational psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, mental health, teaching, social work, or clinical psychology.

You'll Be…

• A Counselling Graduate (or due to graduate soon)
  * Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
  * Patient, empathetic, and emotionally resilient
  * A confident communicator who can build strong professional relationships
  * Eager to gain practical experience within specialist SEN schools in Huddersfield
  * Committed to helping pupils achieve positive educational and emotional outcomes

We're… Academics!

• A well-established and highly regarded education recruitment agency
  * Competitive rates of pay
  * Support from your own dedicated SEN Consultant
  * Access to a wide range of specialist schools across Huddersfield, including exclusive opportunities
  * A friendly, honest, and supportive service
  * 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme

If you're a Counselling Graduate looking to begin your career within SEN education in Huddersfield, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV today or contact our SEN Consultant, Grace, for an informal chat about our current opportunities.

If this Counselling Graduate role isn't quite right, but you're interested in working within SEN settings across Kirklees or Calderdale, get in touch. We have a wide variety of rewarding roles where your counselling skills can make a lasting impact.