Job Title: Art Therapist
Salary: £34,000 to £40,000 (per annum, pro rata), dependent on experience
Working Hours: 1-2 days per week, term-time only
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Fordham, Ely, Cambridge
Are you an experienced and qualified Art Therapist looking for a new role within a growing education provision in Fordham, Ely? Look no further, In toto ed has a fantastic opportunity to join our In toto ed team in making a real difference to our students' lives.
We are passionate about unlocking each student's potential by offering an alternative to mainstream education. Our vision is for every student to feel safe and happy, achieve their potential, and have a bright future.
We teach in small groups with a dedicated and experienced teaching team, ensuring that each student receives individual attention and care. We create individual learning packages to support our students' needs.
Main Duties
* Deliver one-to-one and small group art therapy sessions for students aged 11–18
* Assess students' needs and develop tailored therapeutic plans
* Maintain accurate and confidential clinical notes
* Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other therapists to ensure consistent support
* Attend multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate
* Contribute to a positive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming culture
* Follow all safeguarding and professional standards in line with HCPC and In Toto Ed policies
About You
* HCPC-registered Art Therapist
* Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience (ideally with children/young people)
* Experience working with SEN and SEMH needs, including ASD, ADHD and trauma
* Strong communication and record-keeping skills
* Ability to work flexibly and independently
* Willing to submit an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
* Complete Child Protection Training. Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young person's they are responsible for, or come into contact with.
Desirable:
* Experience in school or alternative provision settings
* Familiarity with the EHCP process
* Additional training in creative or integrative therapies
What We Can Offer
* Unlimited access to an award winning CPD platform
* Term time only (39 weeks including 5 inset days) Fully funded Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Qualification for all staff
* Fully funded enhanced DBS
* Accredited support through QTLS
* Training grants for qualifications, including NPQ, NPQSL and NASENCO
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Health Assured EAP programme which includes varied types of counselling, 24/7, 365 confidential helpline, mental health crisis phone support
* Access to my healthy advantage app which includes: wellness plans, rewards including discounts with a variety of retailers including travel agents and gyms
* Bonus for staff with 100% attendance to work (per academic year)
* Small class groups
* Employee recognition and service awards
* Casual Dress Code Company pension
* Free Specsavers eye test
* Work Laptop or MacBook provided
* Free tea and coffee
* Bonus for referring a friend to In Toto Ed
* Wellbeing leave
* Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
* Free teachers' planner
* Blue Light Card
In Toto Ed are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person