Arts Therapist

Summary:

Join a school as an Arts Therapist and make a meaningful impact through creative and therapeutic interventions.

About the School:

Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, the school is committed to continuous improvement and provides a supportive, professional environment that values staff development and well-being.

The Opportunity:

As an Arts Therapist, you will deliver creative and therapeutic interventions to support children with special educational needs. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the holistic development of students through music, art, drama, play, and dance movement therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and small group arts therapy sessions to students with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
• Attend departmental meetings and peer supervision sessions to ensure quality and consistency of care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records and reports.
• Participate in training and professional development activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and external services as needed.
• Work within established guidelines and protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
• Support the ongoing development of the arts therapies and child psychotherapy team.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Current accreditation in arts therapy (music, art, drama, play, or dance movement).
• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Experience managing a caseload across a range of ages (3–18 years).
• Strong communication, writing, and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of professional and therapeutic boundaries.

Preferred

• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Confidence in delivering therapeutic interventions in a school setting.
• Experience with report writing and training delivery.
• Passion for arts therapies within an educational context.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous holiday allowance and wellbeing support including a £60 termly wellbeing allowance.
• Access to professional development, training, and coaching opportunities.