Therapist; reference: SCC​/TP

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

The salary range for this role is £200 to £225 per day with a flexible work schedule, candidates could work 1-5 days a week up to 5 days across Ashford, Reigate and Guildford.

At Inclusive Education Trust we are seeking to appoint inspirational and committed therapists/counsellors on a contract for services basis, to join our Therapeutic Team as part of an exciting pilot outreach programme working with partner primary schools across Key Stages 1 and 2.

This pilot project is designed to strengthen early intervention and inclusive practice, supporting children with emerging Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), behavioural, and pastoral needs. The role will contribute to reducing barriers to learning, improving engagement, and preventing escalation to more intensive provision and risk of permanent exclusion.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced or newly qualified HCPC, BACP or any equivalent registered creative arts, play and talking therapists to join a growing service.

You will initially provide therapeutic interventions via a contract for services (self-employed basis). Depending upon the success of this project there may be opportunities to move to permanent status in the longer term.

The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting vulnerable young people to achieve their potential. They will have experience of working therapeutically with children and young people, a good all-round knowledge of supporting the mental health of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, excellent organisational skills and a good sense of humour. A car and appropriate insurance are essential for this role.

The successful candidate will be:

• An outstanding therapist/counsellor with high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality therapeutic support.
• Able to maintain and drive forward outstanding standards whilst meeting the needs of a very vulnerable group of students.
• An excellent communicator who is able to work inclusively with students, staff, parents and external professionals.
• Excellent with verbal and written communication, hold exceptional interpersonal skills and be efficient and accountable in terms of record management.
• Passionate about inclusion, supporting all students to gain an inspirational education both academically and pastorally.

If you have successful experience, a strong commitment to inclusive values, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to strengthen partnerships, are ambitious to make a difference to the lives of young people and play a significant role in our exciting journey we would like to hear from you.

Candidates will only be considered for shortlisting on completion of a full application form. In accordance with KCSiE and safer recruitment we cannot accept CVs.

If you would like further information, please contact Becky Bonham-Carter, Head of Therapeutic Services initially via email at

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosing and Barring checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks. Please be aware; to comply with the update of KCSIE 2025, all applicants consent by completing their application, if shortlisted, to a preliminary online search of their name to identify any safeguarding considerations to be discussed at interview.

The close date for this advert is 09:00am on 30.01.2026 with interviews planned to follow.

Please note:

We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. The role may close early if the right candidate is found.

To apply for this role, please .