Part-Time Music Therapist for Special Education MDT

Cambian Group Plc; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cambian Group via The Forum School is seeking a part-time Music Therapist to support students aged 7–19 with Autism, severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviour across a 52-week residential/school setting.

You will work within the MDT to deliver sessions, provide reports, and contribute to therapeutic care while prioritising the health, safety and welfare of our young people.

Qualifications

• Approved Postgraduate Master’s Degree in Music Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
• At least 3 years’ experience working as a music therapist.
• Experience working with young people with learning disabilities and behavioural/emotional regulation challenges.
• Experience planning, organising, delivering and evaluating music programmes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with staff and parents to understand the needs of the child and the ways in which music therapy might help.
• Provide specialist music therapy assessment and treatment for children presenting with a wide range of developmental and neurological needs.
• Implement a range of specialist interventions drawn from different evidence based theoretical models to meet a child’s needs.
• Work in close consultation with the specialist multi-disciplinary team to provide joint interventions and meet the needs of the child.
• Maintain accurate and up to date student records and statistics in line with company and HCPC standards, including video/audio recording, written clinical notes and reports.
• Plan, implement and organise sessions and/or activities for class groups and individuals. Evaluate the effectiveness of these sessions and liaise about the student through regular supervision.
• Support students towards managing their own behaviour by using the skills and approved approaches learned during the training provided.

Skills

Music therapy

Team collaboration

Documentation

Behaviour management

Education

HCPC Registration

Approved Postgraduate Master’s Degree in Music Therapy

Job description

The Cambian Group via The Forum School is seeking a part-time Music Therapist to support students aged 7–19 with Autism, severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviour across a 52-week residential/school setting.

You will work within the MDT to deliver sessions, provide reports, and contribute to therapeutic care while prioritising the health, safety and welfare of our young people.