Creative Arts Therapist, Orchard Hill College - Kingston / Southwark Region

Orchard Hill College; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Kingston upon Thames seeks a Creative Arts Therapist to provide support for students with special needs. The role involves working collaboratively with other therapists to offer a holistic, integrated therapeutic approach. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and ideally experience working with students who have severe learning disabilities. This part-time position includes a competitive salary range between £16,218.42 and £19,148.28 annually.

Qualifications

• MA or equivalent qualification in a Creative Art Therapy with UK HCPC Registration.
• A degree in a relevant field.
• Ideally 2 years' post-qualification experience with special needs students.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Arts therapists and teaching staff.
• Provide a holistic therapeutic approach to work with students.
• Conduct clinical assessments as part of the role.

Job description

Overview

• Posting date: 25 September 2025
• Salary: £16,218.42 to £19,148.28 per year
• Additional salary information: Band 6 : Actual Salary £16,218.42 - £19,148.28 (FTE - £42,823 - £50,559) inclusive of London Weighting. While the salary above is based on Outer London rates, an additional allowance will be provided for days worked in our Southwark region (Inner London).
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 01 October 2025
• Location: Kingston, South West London
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Orchard Hill College
• Job type: Permanent
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Summary

A vacancy has recently arisen for a Creative Arts Therapist (Music, Drama, Art Therapy) to work for 3 days per week at Orchard Hill College. Students follow a personalised programme, supported by specialist personal tutors, therapists and nurses, including work and community-based learning opportunities that reflect student aspirations.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Arts Therapist who will work collaboratively with other Arts therapists, and with the wider MDT and teaching staff at the College, with the aim of providing a holistic therapeutic approach to their work with students.

The Creative Arts Therapies are part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team at College, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Multi-therapy and Health Care Assistants.

Responsibilities  / Qualifications

• MA or equivalent qualification in a Creative Art Therapy with UK HCPC Registration
• A degree in a relevant field
• Ideally 2 years' post-qualification experience, including experience of working with students who have severe/profound and multiple learning disabilities as well as ASD and behaviours of concern
• The scope of the clinical work offered would include clinical assessment

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