Aspiring Counsellor Surrey

Aspiring Counsellor

Required:

Dorking, Surrey Pastoral Support Assistant – Aspiring Counsellor

Milk Education

Location:Dorking and Surrounding Areas
Salary:£101.40 – £115 per day | Full-time, Term-time | Immediate and January starts

Do you have a passion for supporting young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing?
Are you looking for a role that allows you to make a genuine difference every single day?

I’m
Farhad
at
Milk Education
, and I’m currently working with a cluster of welcoming and supportive
secondary schools in Dorking
who are seeking compassionate and patient individuals to join their pastoral and wellbeing teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for psychology, counselling, or health and social care graduates — or anyone looking to build a career in
mental health, education, or youth work
. You’ll be supporting students who may be facing social, emotional or behavioural challenges, helping them to develop confidence, self-esteem and resilience.

This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to
change lives
while gaining invaluable hands‑on experience that can lead to future roles such as
School Counsellor, Pastoral Lead, Educational Psychologist, Youth Worker, or Mental Health Practitioner
.

What You’ll Be Doing

Offering1:1 emotional and pastoral support
to students who may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or challenging circumstances

Assisting with
behaviour management
and helping to create a calm, supportive learning environment

Supporting
attendance and engagement
, helping students reconnect with their learning

Working closely with
teachers, safeguarding leads, counsellors and SEN staff
to implement individual support plans

Taking part in
wellbeing initiatives, group sessions and mentoring programmes

Promoting a culture of empathy, inclusion, and emotional awareness across the school

What I’m Looking For

A
caring, patient and empathetic personality
– someone who genuinely enjoys helping others

Ideally, a background or degree in
Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, Health & Social Care
or a related field (not essential)

Strong
communication and relationship‑building skills

Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure

A genuine interest in
mental health, safeguarding, and youth development

A proactive and reliable approach – someone who’s not afraid to get involved and make a difference

What’s On Offer

Full‑time, term‑time
hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Ongoing
training and development
through Milk Education

Access to our
Unbottled Wellbeing Programme
, designed to promote resilience, positivity and personal growth

Clear progression routes into
counselling, psychology, or teaching

The chance to work in
Dorking schools
that truly value empathy, kindness, and people who care

Why Work with Me at Milk Education

At
Milk Education
, we believe in
building brighter futures
— for students and for our candidates. When you work with me, you’ll have
dedicated, ongoing support
to help you find the right school and develop your career.

I’m passionate about connecting compassionate people with schools that share their values. Whether you’re exploring counselling, teaching, or educational psychology, this role will give you the experience and confidence to take the next step.

• Benefits to YOU:
• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• Our Unbottled division brings lived‑experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!