Child Therapist
Child Therapist
Department
The Corner School - Wembley
Employment Type
Employee - Full-Time Term Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
£46,419 - £56,276 FTE - (salary will be pro rata to term time only 39 weeks & 6.6 weeks annual leave £40,706 - £49,350)
Job title: Child Therapist
Reporting to: Head of Therapies & Networks,
Location: The Corner School, Douglas Avenue
Salary: £46,419 - £56,276 - (salary will be pro rata to term time only 39 weeks & 6.6 weeks annual leave £40,706 - £49,350)
Job type: Permanent, Term time only – 39 weeks.
Normal working hours: Monday 08:30-17:30, Tuesday to Friday 08:30-16:30 (inc. 30 mins lunchbreak), 38.5hrs per week
About the role
As a Child Therapist at The Corner School, you’ll play a central part in helping children make sense of their experiences and build healthier ways of relating to the world around them. Working from a psychodynamic understanding, you’ll support children to express and process their internal world, often through behaviour, creativity and relationships.
You’ll hold a therapeutic caseload and work closely with teachers and the wider team to help them understand what children may be communicating beneath the surface. Reporting to the Head of Therapies & Networks, you’ll be part of both the Corner School team and the wider Mulberry Bush Therapies and Networks community, contributing to reflective practice, multi-disciplinary discussions and shared thinking about each child’s needs.
This is thoughtful, relational work in a setting where therapy is woven into everyday school life.
We’ll look to you to
- Provide therapy assessment and treatment for children where therapy has been identified as appropriate
- Hold and manage an individual caseload, keeping clear and accurate records in line with policy
- Attend and contribute to team meetings, multi-disciplinary discussions and peer supervision
- Support staff to understand children’s behaviour through a psychodynamic lens
- Develop and contribute to referral pathways for children accessing therapy
- Work closely with teaching staff to ensure therapeutic thinking is embedded in the school day
- Liaise effectively with families, carers and external professionals, including attending reviews such as EHCP or CLA meetings
- Provide written reports where required
- Raise and discuss any safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately
- Contribute to service development, audits and reflective practice across the department
We’ll care for you too
You’ll join a caring, collaborative team who value each other’s strengths and well-being. You’ll have access to excellent training, reflective practice and a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
- Funded CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- Cash Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support & counselling)
- Enhanced family leave and sick pay
- Inclusive, trauma-informed working culture with strong wellbeing support
About you
You’re a thoughtful, reflective practitioner, comfortable working both independently and alongside colleagues, offering insight without positioning yourself as the “expert in the room”. You understand that behaviour is communication and are able to think symbolically and relationally about what children may be expressing.
You’re resilient, emotionally attuned and able to remain calm in challenging situations. You’re organised in managing your caseload and confident in communicating your thinking clearly, both verbally and in writing.
You’ll also bring:
- A postgraduate therapy qualification in i.e. Dramatherapy, Art Therapy or Child Psychotherapy with a psychodynamic focus
- Current registration with the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC or ACP)
- Substantial experience working with children in complex family situations
- Experience of working in educational settings
- Experience of group work
- Knowledge and application of psychodynamic theory
- Ability to consult with staff and explain therapeutic thinking in accessible ways
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Familiarity with relevant professional standards and ethical frameworks
About The Corner School
The Corner School is a small, specialist day school for primary-aged children with SEMH needs. We provide a safe, nurturing environment with small classes, high staff ratios and a trauma-informed, sensory-aware approach. Our curriculum is imaginative and personalised, helping each child grow in confidence, build meaningful relationships and feel proud of their progress.
Therapeutic work is integrated throughout the school day, with close collaboration between teaching staff and on-site therapists. We work closely with families to create consistent, holistic support around each child.
The Corner School is now part of The Mulberry Bush, a nationally recognised therapeutic charity supporting children who have experienced early trauma. While we operate as a day school with our own identity and approach, being part of The Mulberry Bush offers rich professional development, reflective practice and a wider community of expertise.
Apply now
If you believe that you have the experience and expertise required to succeed in this role or would like to attend one of our visitor sessions, please submit your CV via the 'Apply for this job' button.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must follow safeguarding policies and safer recruitment practices. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and right-to-work verification.
Application process
- Submit a CV
- Attend a shortlisting phone call
- Complete an application form (for regulatory purposes)
- Attend a face to face interview
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone belongs.
Location
Wembley, Greater London
Department
The Corner School - Wembley
Employment Type
Employee - Full-Time Term Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
£46,419 - £56,276 FTE - (salary will be pro rata to term time only 39 weeks & 6.6 weeks annual leave £40,706 - £49,350)