Play Therapist
Manchester / Wythenshawe / North West
£32,000 – £42,000 DOE
Full-time / Part-time
We are recruiting for an experienced and compassionate Play Therapist to join a specialist education provider supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH, autism, trauma and emotional wellbeing needs .
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by helping young people process emotions, build resilience, and improve engagement in education through therapeutic play.
The Role
You will:
✔ Deliver 1:1 and group play therapy sessions
✔ Support learners with trauma, anxiety, attachment and emotional regulation needs
✔ Contribute to EHCP outcomes and therapeutic intervention plans
✔ Work closely with pastoral, safeguarding and education teams
✔ Support children in a specialist school environment
About You
✔ Qualified Play Therapist
✔ Registered with BAPT / PTUK (preferred)
✔ Experience supporting children and young people
✔ Background in SEND / SEMH / ASD / trauma-informed practice
✔ Strong safeguarding knowledge and therapeutic boundaries
Apply now or message directly for a confidential discussion.