Enrich Young Lives as a Creative Arts Therapist in Our SEN School!
Position: Creative Arts Therapist
Location: West London
Contract Type: Full Time, Long Term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive Salary Range
Are you a compassionate and innovative arts therapist with a drive to make a genuine impact on children’s lives? Join our dedicated team at our SEN School in West London, where you’ll harness the power of art to inspire and support children with special educational needs.
About the Role: As a Creative Arts Therapist, you will play a vital role in our school’s mission to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for children aged 3-19. Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you’ll design and deliver therapeutic art sessions tailored to each student’s unique needs, helping them express themselves, build confidence, and develop essential life skills.
What We’re Looking For:
A qualified Arts Therapist with a recognised certification and registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g., HCPC, BAAT)
Experience working with children with special educational needs in either mainstream or special educational settings
A creative, patient, and adaptable approach to therapy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
An existing DBS check on the update service or willingness to undergo a new check
Your Responsibilities:
Design and deliver individual and group art therapy sessions to support students’ emotional and developmental needs
Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and external professionals to create holistic support plans for students
Monitor and assess students’ progress, providing regular feedback to staff and parents
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages self-expression and personal growth
Contribute to the development of school policies and practices related to therapeutic interventions
Benefits of Working with Us:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Access to resources and facilities to enhance therapeutic practice
Opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs
If you’re ready to bring your creativity and compassion to our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our students, apply now and become a part of our journey!
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At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.
All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.
Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:
– Attend an interview in person;
– Give details for us to complete Reference checks;
– Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.
