Counsellor or Therapist

1:1 Counsellor or Therapist – Bracknell (1 Day per Week)
Start Date: January 2026
End Date: June 2026
Location: Bracknell
Schedule: 1 day per week – your choice of Monday, Tuesday or Friday

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Counsellor or Therapist to support a neurodivergent child on a 1:1 basis within a mainstream primary school in Bracknell. This is a unique opportunity for a Counsellor or Therapist to provide therapeutic support tailored to a pupil with Autism, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), ADHD, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

About the Role – Counsellor or Therapist (1:1, School-Based)

As the appointed Counsellor or Therapist, you will deliver weekly, in-person therapeutic support, helping the pupil with emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and confidence building. You’ll become a key part of the pupil’s support system, working in close collaboration with school staff and SEN professionals.

This position would suit a Counsellor or Therapist who thrives on early intervention and values the opportunity to make a visible impact in a school environment.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from professionals experienced in:

• School-based or child-centred counselling

• Art Therapy or Play Therapy

• Drama Therapy

• CBT or behaviourally-informed therapies

• Integrative or person-centred approaches

Whether you’re a newly qualified Counsellor or Therapist or an experienced practitioner looking to take on meaningful, part-time work, we would love to hear from you.

Key Information:

• Role based in a mainstream primary school in Bracknell

• Work 1 day per week (choose Monday, Tuesday, or Friday)

• January 2026 start, through to June 2026 (potential to extend)

• Supporting a pupil with Autism, PDA, ADHD and ODD

• In-school, 1:1 support with full school hours

• Competitive PAYE daily rate

• Interviewing now – immediate interest encouraged

This is an exciting chance for a Counsellor or Therapist to join a supportive SEN-aware setting and focus entirely on one child’s growth and wellbeing. If you’re a Counsellor or Therapist looking to apply your skills in a flexible, impactful way, this role in Bracknell could be ideal.

Apply today to secure your interview – this position is expected to fill quickly, with a January 2026 start date.

As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.

All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.

SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.