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.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
