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Everyone Matters. Everyone Cares.
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people through both education and therapeutic practice?
Do you believe that relationships, trust and understanding can transform outcomes for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs?
The Orchard School is seeking to appoint a calm, compassionate and adaptable Therapeutic Tutor and Trauma Counsellor to join our growing therapeutic team.
This is a unique dual-purpose role combining personalised educational support with trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic intervention.
The successful candidate will deliver core subject learning to pupils both within school and off-site provision, helping children and young people re-engage with learning, rebuild confidence and experience success.
Alongside tutoring, the role will involve providing therapeutic and trauma-informed counselling support within school, helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive relationships.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships and who understands that behaviour is communication.
Temp - 12 months
3 days per week 9.30am-2.30pm
2 days per week 8.30-3.30pm (inc.30mins unpaid break)
Total=28 hours per week/38 weeks plus 5 training days
Salary KSH FTE £44194 - Pro-rata £29411.00 + SEN allowance £1541.40 - Pro-rata £1328
Total = £30739
We are looking for someone who:
1. Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional needs
2. Can build strong, trusting and professional relationships
3. Is calm, relational and emotionally resilient
4. Can adapt learning creatively to meet individual pupil needs
5. Has experience in counselling, therapeutic support or trauma-informed practice
6. Is able to work flexibly across school and community settings
7. Holds a full UK driving licence and is confident travelling to off-site locations
8. Shares our commitment to relational and therapeutic practice
In return, we offer:
9. A supportive and reflective staff team
10. A therapeutic and relational school culture
11. Opportunities for professional development and training
12. The opportunity to make a significant difference to vulnerable pupils
13. A school guided by strong values and clear purpose
14. A team committed to ensuring everyone feels Ready, Respectful and Safe
At The Orchard School, our Mission, Vision and Values are not just words on paper. They shape our daily practice, relationships and decisions.
Our values of Trust, Belonging, Aspiration, Voice, Pride and Curiosity underpin everything we do.
If you are committed to helping children feel safe, valued and successful, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
The Orchard School
The Orchard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.