Creative Arts Therapist

Creative Arts Therapist - either in Art, Music or Play

Full-time, permanent role

Salary: £45K - £58K

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am/8:30am start but can be flexible

Location: Chelmsford, London

About the role:

As a Creative Arts Therapist you will be working at a pediatric school in Chelmsford with children 5-14 years to support their social, emotional, behavioural and educational development.

Your main responsibilities as a Creative Arts Therapist:

• Offer therapeutic intervention that aids children’s emotional well-being and learning
• Work collaboratively with colleagues (teaching, support and therapeutic) to maximise progress for children
• Deliver 1:1 and group and whole class sessions
• Build positive working relationships with children’s families, including consistent phone and/or email contact as required
• Create and deliver support sessions and targeted trainings for parent group and family workshop days

What’s in it for you as a Creative Arts Therapist:

• An opportunity to be part of a unique, seamless therapeutic team model.
• Vitality's private healthcare package which includes health, medical and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership and various rewards.
• An Apple MacBook to use at school and at home.
• A complimentary daily lunch, cooked by our excellent school chefs.
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression, and financial support of up to 100% towards relevant professional qualifications.

What we are looking for in a Creative Arts Therapist:

• At least current degree level, fully qualified therapist in own specialised field & associated registration with appropriate body
• Understanding of mental health in children, ACEs, trauma and the impact of abuse and mental health difficulties on child development, attachment and behaviour

Next steps:

If you are interested to hear more, either hit the APPLY NOW button or reach out to Lucy on 0117 471 5956 or lucy.holmes@pulsejobs.com