Art Therapist

Summary:

Join a school as an Art Therapist and make a meaningful impact on young people with autism and sensory processing disorders.

About the School:

A school is dedicated to supporting young people with autism and complex needs, providing a tailored, nurturing environment where students can thrive and achieve successful outcomes.

The Opportunity:

As an Art Therapist, you will play a key role in delivering creative and therapeutic support to young people with autism and sensory processing disorders. This is a strategic position that requires you to assess, deliver, and review therapeutic interventions, while also sharing best practices with the wider team. You will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure each student receives individualized care and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver creative and therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of young people with autism and sensory processing disorders.
• Assess, review, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic provision to ensure continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other professionals to provide holistic support.
• Disseminate best practices and deliver training to colleagues on art therapy and sensory integration techniques.
• Develop and implement creative treatment approaches that align with sensory integration theory and clinical observations.
• Work closely with the Therapy Manager to ensure all therapeutic goals are met and documented.
• Support students in developing self-confidence, self-reliance, and emotional regulation through art-based activities.
• Stay up to date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and take advantage of internal and external training opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• HCPC registered Art Therapist.
• Experience working with young people with complex needs, including autism and sensory processing disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of sensory integration theory in assessment, treatment, and clinical observations.
• Ability to deliver creative and dynamic treatment approaches tailored to individual needs.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team and providing support to students in a specialist education setting.

Preferred

• Experience in a special needs environment or with young people who have previously experienced a 'cycle of failure'.
• Knowledge of the Thrive Approach or similar therapeutic frameworks.
• Experience in delivering training or professional development sessions to colleagues.
• Experience with mindfulness or creative interventions in therapeutic settings.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellbeing support and access to a reward and discount scheme.
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS and comprehensive induction.
• Career progression opportunities with access to ongoing training and development.