Art Therapy Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Art Therapy Tutor for part-time work in Havering. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience working with children with SEN and SEMH needs. Responsibilities include delivering bespoke therapeutic education to students through creative activities. Competitive pay and flexible hours offered.

Benefits

Accredited CPD courses

Access to in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working with children or young people in a UK setting.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 therapeutic education packages.
• Create a safe and supportive space for students.
• Facilitate activities to explore emotions and develop coping strategies.

Skills

Experience in art therapy

Support for SEN and SEMH needs

Creative education techniques

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE or relevant Art Therapy qualification

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Prospero Teaching is seeking a creative and empathetic Art Therapy Tutor to deliver bespoke 1:1 therapeutic education packages to young people in Havering, Barking, and Dagenham who are currently unable to access mainstream education.

This Outreach Tutor role is ideal for someone with experience in art therapy or creative education, looking to support students with SEN and SEMH needs through expressive, engaging activities. The purpose of this role is to provide young people with a safe and supportive space in which they can be creative, explore emotions, develop self-awareness, build coping strategies, boost self-esteem, and improve social skills - both verbally and non-verbally.

Responsibilities

• Sessions will include activities designed to explore emotions, self-regulation, and coping strategies.
• Sessions will aim to improve motivation to initiate and sustain social contact with peers.
• Sessions will aim to enhance thought and problem-solving skills.
• Creative techniques may include colouring, collage, scribbling, drawing, finger painting, painting, photography, sculpting, etc.
• Other therapies that may be incorporated include: Dance Therapy, Drama Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Music Therapy, Writing Therapy.

Contract/Position Details

• Location: Havering, Barking & Dagenham
• Position: Art Therapy Tutor
• Type of work: Contract
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration: Dependent on each student
• End date (if applicable): N/A
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/part time: Part time (10-15 hours per week)
• Minimum rate of pay: £25 per hour
• Hours: Sessions range from 1 to 3 hours each

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE or relevant Art Therapy qualification
• Minimum 6 months experience working with children or young people in a UK setting
• Experience supporting SEN and SEMH needs
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training

To Be Eligible For This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years

Other

• If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding.
• Prospero Teaching offers: Accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management; Access to our in-house Training and Development Team.