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 - TimeLecturer 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 counsellorwith 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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