Vacancy for a Play Therapist/Therapeutic Practitioner

Job Title: Play Therapist/Therapeutic Practitioner

Grade/Salary: Grade H SCP 31 - 34

Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term 1 year

Contract Terms: 6 HRS PW (1 Day) TERM TIME ONLY

Closing Date: Monday 9^th July 2018

Interview Date: Friday 13^th July 2018

Required From: 1^st September 2018

St Cuthbert’s C of E Primary School is a happy, outstanding school where everyone is respected and valued. We work together as a team ensuring that every child matters to everyone in our school family.

The Governing Body of St Cuthbert’s C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a Play Therapist/Therapeutic Practitioner. We are looking for someone who is committed, conscientious and qualified in therapeutic play. You will be expected to establish positive relationships with children, parents and staff and be part of a highly motivated team who aim to provide their pupils with the very best experiences in within a caring and supportive Christian community. The successful applicant will have a flexible attitude to the demands of school life, a good sense of humour and high expectations of both themselves and the children in school.

We can offer:

1. a strong, nurturing Christian ethos
2. well behaved children who are keen to learn
3. a dedicated staff team
4. a supportive, experienced and knowledgeable Governing Body
5. a school which is well respected in the local community
6. an opportunity to contribute to future developments
7. support for your continuous professional development
8. equal opportunities where difference and diversity is respected

What you need;

1. To provide play therapy and direct support for identified individuals and groups of children.
2. To help school to work with parents, carers and professionals to better understand and to be able to meet the needs of identified individuals and groups of children.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

Application packs are available from the school via e-mail.

Completed applications should be returned to office@stcuthberts.blackburn.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.