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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Therapist / Lead Therapist,experience working with children who have SEMH needsto join an outstanding independent therapeutic school. This full-time, permanent role offers excellent benefits and a salary range of £36,000 - £52,000.
As a Senior Therapist / Lead Therapist, you will oversee staff training, manage external referrals (including to CAMHS), and provide direct therapeutic support to families.
You will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the therapeutic curriculum alongside leadership colleagues, ensuring effective and flexible therapy programmes.
- Being the primary contact for families regarding therapy and support.
- Organising and delivering individual and group therapy sessions.
- Conducting initial assessments and implementing tailored therapeutic programmes.
- Managing the development and implementation of therapeutic progress plans in collaboration with the teaching team.
- Planning and leading staff training and delivering refresher therapy sessions.
What we are looking for:
- Previously worked as a Therapist, Occupational Therapist or in a similar role.
- Degree-level qualification and full therapy registration (e.g., BACP)
- Experience working with children and young people in challenging contexts and in specialised therapeutic field
- Strong competence in English and mathematics.
- background working with children with SEN and challenging behaviour in classroom settings.
- Understanding of child development, learning, and SEMH/SEND needs.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- Provision of Apple MacBook
- Complimentary Meals and Refreshments
- Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
- Access to Reflective Practice and Support
- Continued Professional Development (CPD) Funding
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Therapistto advance their career in a supportive and growing organisation.
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