Job Description
Summary:
Creative Arts Psychotherapist job opportunity with a school based in Ealing.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to providing therapeutic education for pupils aged 7 to 19 with complex needs, including neurodiverse identities and mental health challenges. It fosters an inclusive, supportive environment focused on positive outcomes for students and their families.
The Opportunity:
As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist, you will deliver specialist therapeutic support to a paediatric caseload, helping students aged 7-19 access education and develop emotionally and socially. You will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team, using creative methods such as art, drama, or music to support young people with complex mental health needs and trauma.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver therapeutic sessions using creative arts to support pupils with complex emotional and mental health needs.
- Collaborate with teaching and inclusion teams to create a therapeutic learning environment and support pupil engagement.
- Provide clinical assessments and contribute to the development of individualised therapeutic plans.
- Plan and coordinate online sessions, ensuring pupils receive consistent and effective therapeutic support.
- Promote therapeutic practices across the school through training, workshops, and staff development.
- Maintain high standards of clinical governance and professional practice.
- Support the development of therapeutic culture and understanding among all staff members.
- Work flexibly and independently, while collaborating effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- HCPC registration with a recognised Creative Arts Psychotherapy qualification (Art, Drama, or Music).
- Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable young people and those with complex mental health needs.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Proficient digital skills and ability to use IT systems effectively in an online school setting.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
Preferred
- Experience in planning and delivering online therapeutic sessions.
- Experience in therapeutic education or working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Continuing Professional Development in creative arts psychotherapy or related fields.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and sensory-based approaches.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and terms and conditions.
- Continuing Professional Development with paid comprehensive training.
- Employee support and wellbeing benefits including EAP, counselling, gym discounts, and medical cost contributions.