SEN Counsellor

Location: Birmingham, UK
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full Time

Academics are currently working with a forward-thinking post-16 institution which specialises in creative media education for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The college are urgently looking to appoint a Full - Time Lecturer who can combine counselling and career guidance to support the emotional well-being and future planning of its students.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified counsellor with a passion for creativity, education, and supporting young people with additional needs.

The college is based in central Birmingham.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

Provide 1:1 and group counselling to SEND learners, supporting emotional regulation, mental health, and well-being.
Deliver personalised career guidance, particularly related to pathways in creative media and related industries.
Work collaboratively with academic staff to ensure the social, emotional, and personal development needs of learners are met.
Create and monitor individual support and progress plans, helping students build confidence and resilience.
Optionally, support curriculum delivery by running creative media workshops using Adobe software (e.g. Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects).

What We're Looking For

Essential:

A certified counsellor with professional qualifications and experience in an educational or SEND setting.
Strong understanding of the challenges facing post-16 SEND learners.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to tailor support approaches to meet the diverse and individualised needs of students.
Immediate availability.

Desirable:

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, etc.).
Experience teaching or delivering creative workshops to young learners.

Interested? Apply now by sending your CV to
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