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Play Therapist/Art Therapist/Bacp Counsellor/Cbt Therapist - Temporary - Special Needs Position

Rowhill School, Longfield

  • Ref:KCC886-7044-126S
  • Posted:17/01/2023
  • Pay:2 days per week £43,574 - £49,587 pro rata
  • Start Date:asap
  • App Close Date:30/01/2023 at 16:00
  • Interviews:Early February 2023

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Are you interested in supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties?

We are currently looking to recruit a counsellor/play therapist/creative arts therapist who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to our school.

Rowhill School supports pupils with behaviour and learning needs. Approximately two thirds of pupils are of secondary school age; all pupils have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) with their primary need being social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). A significant number of pupils also have additional needs associated with, for instance, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication and interaction, or speech and language needs. Many students will have experienced adverse childhood experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified therapist to join and work alongside our specialist therapeutic team, consisting of a full-time systemic practitioner, with part-time occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, and therapy assistants. The post holder will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative.

2 days per week Temporary to 31st August 2023

Please submit the job application responding to the Job Specification, detailing a personal statement, professional qualifications and employment history that meets the requirements of the role. Interviews will be held early Feb 2023.

For questions, please contact: Helen Thomas, therapeutic lead helent@rowhill.kent.sch.uk or 01474 705377

 

Information about the school

Rowhill School is a day special school designated for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. The school currently has approximately 160 pupils on roll, between the ages of 5 and 16. Pupils have a wide range of needs, including communication and interaction difficulties, as well as behavioural, social and mental health needs. We also provide an Alternative Curriculum Provision for KS4 pupils, providing tutoring, both on and off site.

The Dartford STLS teaching service also forms part of the schools structure.

Our staff work closely with pupils to create an ethos of care, respect and success. At Rowhill, we feel strongly that our pupils are entitled to a broad, balanced, inclusive, relevant and learner-focused curriculum, which will develop the young people to be lifelong independent learners.

Rowhill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and well-being of all children and expects all staff to support the school in achieving this commitment.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.