Senior Therapist

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