Negotiable Full-Time 1 position DescriptionPrimary Counsellor Job DescriptionWe provide an enriching education of the highest standard which allows our pupils to achieve both success and, experience failure in a safe and supportive environment. Staff, pupils and parents share the fundamental expectation of a positive attitude to learning. We nurture our pupils, encouraging them to develop a Growth Mindset to ensure they become resilient and persevere in the face of challenges. Happy, respectful, internationally minded pupils, staff and parents are the core of our community. We support our pupils and staff to constantly develop and improve themselves. We do this as a team, without exception.Responsible to:Head of PrimaryHead of InclusionHead of SchoolBegin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Well-being and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.Key Tasks:Driving the improvement and development of social-emotional programmes and curriculum for students and staff.Understanding the emotional and developmental needs of Primary students and supporting the relationships with their parents;Providing direct, responsive services to individuals as well as group counselling with an approach that is restorative and strengths-based; significant small group, and some whole class teaching will be included in the role.Establishing and nurturing relationships with students, peers, parents, and the wider community.Inspiring, guiding and instilling a love of learning and a sense of confidence in studentsUse highly skilled communication of sensitive information (both verbally and in writing);Being willing to use expertise to support the admissions process to help ensure that Lady Elizabeth can meet the needs of the children enrolled;Ensuring pupils' knowledge of school procedures, including fire drill.Sharing supervision duties on a rota basis with other members of staff.Substituting for absent members of staff, if required.Attending weekly Staff Meetings and other meetings as required.Taking responsibility for personal professional development and your wellbeing.Participating in the School's TLSE programme, and assisting in the support of all members of their teaching team.Communicating, as appropriate, with the SENCO regarding pupils in their class who might be causing concern.Being responsible for ensuring the Safeguarding and Welfare of all pupils in the school. Keeping up to date with Statutory Guidelines with regards to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).Skills, Qualifications and Experience:Relevant university degree(s)Further therapeutic training or qualification in working with children and young peopleRecent successful experience of counselling school-aged studentsExperience of providing support and guidance to familiesExcellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written formAn understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young peopleA collaborative team-player with excellent personal and relationship management skillsKnowledge of child protection and health and safetyEmpathetic listener, high level of emotional intelligenceISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles #J-18808-Ljbffr
