Drama Therapist

We are seeking a compassionate and creative Drama Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. Working closely with education staff, families and other professionals, you will deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions that promote emotional wellbeing, communication, self-expression and positive relationships, helping pupils to engage fully in school life and achieve their individual potential within a nurturing, inclusive and trauma-informed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Practice and Assessment
• Multi-Disciplinary and Educational Working
• Working with Families and External Agencies
• Safeguarding and Pupil Wellbeing
• Record Keeping and Professional Practice
• Staff Development and Whole-School Practice
• Supervision, CPD and Clinical Governance
• Health, Safety and Behaviour

Key Requirements:

• Recognised professional qualification in Drama Therapy / Dramatherapy at Master’s level or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration as an Arts Therapist (Drama).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional standards, ethics, safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Experience of:

o providing Drama Therapy assessment and intervention.

o working with children, young people or adults with complex needs.

o managing an allocated clinical caseload.

o delivering both individual and group therapeutic interventions.

o working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary or multi-professional team.

o assessing therapeutic needs and developing appropriate interventions.

o evaluating and recording outcomes of therapeutic intervention.