Do you want the opportunity to make a difference for pupils?
Are you an inspirational person looking for a new challenge?
Permanent, Term Time Only (3–5 days per week, flexible)
The Eastern Learning Alliance are an innovative and exciting family of schools based in the East of England who work together to achieve excellent outcomes for all our students the LA’s vision is to ensure we provide our diverse communities across the East of England with the full suite of excellent educational provision and support necessary to ensure all our young people can thrive.
Join The Eastern Learning Alliance as a School Counsellor and become part of a world‑leading, innovative trust underpinned by The Cavendish School’s proven track record of outstanding therapeutic provision. You’ll work alongside expert practitioners in cutting‑edge, evidence‑based interventions—supported by bespoke digital platforms and cross‑trust peer supervision—to deliver personalised, holistic care that empowers students to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. Through our unique MDT approach, you’ll have everything you need to make a meaningful, lasting impact on young lives. If you’re passionate about pioneering best‑in‑class counselling practices and shaping the future of student wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Counsellor/ Psychodynamic Counsellor for the Eastern Learning Alliance based at The Cavendish School, you will play a key role in:
1. Delivering 1:1 and small group sessions across a caseload across a primary school, secondary schools, sixth forms and a SEND school with autistic pupils with complex communication needs
2. Supporting pupils within diverse school communities
3. Shaping and evolving whole-trust and school wellbeing practices as part of a committed multidisciplinary team
We are looking for someone who believes that education is about the whole child, and who is passionate about unlocking each pupil’s voice in whatever form that may take
What We’re Looking For
4. Qualified Therapeutic/ Psychodynamic Counsellor (BACP/ UKCP registered)
5. Experience working with young people and autistic children in educational or clinical settings.
6. Excellent team-working, communication, and organisational skills
7. A reflective practitioner who is committed to inclusive, pupil-centred support
8. Enthusiasm for contributing to a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach across the school
Whether you’re newly qualified and share our ethos or bring a wealth of experience, we offer flexible working, supportive supervision, and a welcoming, multidisciplinary team where your work is truly valued.
Why Join Us?
9. A trust consisting of only good and outstanding schools.
10. A vibrant, therapeutic and supportive school community
11. Access to professional development, training, and clinical supervision
12. A team of passionate professionals committed to equity and inclusion
13. The chance to make a real difference — not just for pupils, but for their families and futures
14. A Well-being directory for all staff offering financial supports and to improve wellbeing and work-life balance.
15. Free school meals are provided for dining with our pupils.
16. A 50% discount to our trust sports centre membership
17. An additional bookable holiday “Eastern Family Day” for you to take when you require
18. A modern flexible working school, with the opportunities for home working and reduced hours.
If you believe in inclusive, relationship-based practice and want to make a lasting impact in a trust that promotes mental health care and wellbeing, then we would love to hear from you.