What skills and experience we're looking for
Post: Creative Arts Therapist
Position Status: Part-time
Contractual Hours: 2 days per week - days to be discussed
Contractual Weeks: Term Time (39 weeks per year)
Post Start Date: Sept 2026 or as sooner if possible
The Creative Arts Therapist will deliver targeted therapeutic interventions to pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and a range of additional Special Educational Needs (SEN). The role will support pupils to develop emotional regulation, communication and resilience through creative therapeutic approaches, while contributing to whole‑school SEMH understanding, data analysis and collaborative planning with staff, parents and senior leaders.
What the school offers its staff
We are a small, specialist primary school in Bexley, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children aged 5–11 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our dedicated team works closely with families and supporting agencies to help pupils develop confidence and essential life skills. Through high quality teaching and learning, therapeutic interventions and a focus on personal development, we support every child to progress successfully onto the next stage of their education and their lives.
We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding recognition for Behaviour and Attitudes, as well as Personal Development.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
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