<div><p>£37,602–£45,426 (incl. paid school holidays – not pro‑rate) and excellent benefits.</p><h3>About the role</h3><p>This role is based at Avon Park School, an independent specialist day school in Rugby that supports children with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments.</li><li>Offer individualised interventions and engagement based on clinical assessment and formulation.</li><li>Assess young people’s mental health and recommend appropriate interventions in a personalised care plan.</li><li>Build rapport to deliver effective counselling and provide progress feedback.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications and Experience</h3><ul><li>Qualified professional or accredited counsellor eligible for membership of BACP or a similar professional body.</li><li>Additional mental health or therapeutic intervention qualifications desirable.</li><li>Strong knowledge of child development and ability to connect with young people.</li><li>Highly organised and ready to take initiative.</li><li>Honesty and empathy, genuinely caring for young people and each other.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Full induction and on‑the‑job training.</li><li>Full school holidays including bank holidays.</li><li>Leading clinical learning and development programme.</li><li>Flexible benefits such as adjustable life insurance.</li><li>Well‑being tools, employee assistance, medical cover and high‑street discounts.</li><li>Beautiful working environments with a supportive 220+ team.</li><li>£1,000 referral bonus for recommended friends.</li></ul><h3>Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding</h3><p>We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and safeguarding the welfare of all young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search.</p></div>