A specialist SEND school based in Norwich are looking for a Therapist to work with their students. The school will consider a Therapist with a minimum of Level 6 Clinical or Therapeutic qualification in any one of the following:;
- Counsellor
- Psychologist,
- Social worker
- Psychotherapist
- Family therapist
- You will need to be accredited or be working towards accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g. BACP, BPS, or UKCP
As a Student/Child Therapist
You will need to understand the therapeutic needs of children who may have mental health problems (e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD), school-related anxieties or refusal, SEN, extremely low academic confidence and self-esteem, and to adjust the therapeutic approach to meet individual student needs;
Be able to deliver therapy sessions to students via face to face sessions in the school
Keep professional confidential notes after each session
Work with other professional bodies
Be confident to assess when a child/young person may be at risk and take the appropriate Safeguarding issues
Qualifications & experience for the role
Ideally you will be Degree educated but must be a minimum of Level 6 or above
Have previous specialist experience of working with young people with trauma and SEMH
Good understanding of Relational and Restorative approaches
Non judgemental and to be supportive and encouraging
Maintain personal and professional boundaries
Strategy Education is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you would like to be considered for this rewarding role please forward your CV to Debra or call/email me for further information..