School-Based Education Psychotherapist

The Westgate School; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westgate School is seeking an Education Psychotherapist to support leadership in addressing emotional barriers to learning for identified students. The role requires 37 hours per week all year and delivers therapeutic intervention across a whole-school framework.

Applicants should have a postgraduate psychotherapy qualification and membership with a recognized body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, HCPC or BABCP). Tours of the school are welcome.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in psychotherapy or equivalent professional training.
• Registration or accreditation with BACP/UKCP/HCPC/BABCP as appropriate.
• Experience in a similar education-based psychotherapy role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support and intervention to identified students.
• Collaborate with school leadership and welfare teams to implement a whole-school approach.
• Engage with parents and carers to support student wellbeing.
• Work with multi-disciplinary and external partners to deliver joined-up care.
• Liaise closely with senior leadership, welfare team, teachers and support staff.

Skills

Therapeutic support

Collaboration

Parent & carer engagement

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in psychotherapy

Accredited training / membership (BACP, UKCP, HCPC or BABCP)

Job description

The Westgate School is seeking an Education Psychotherapist to support leadership in addressing emotional barriers to learning for identified students. The role requires 37 hours per week all year and delivers therapeutic intervention across a whole-school framework.

Applicants should have a postgraduate psychotherapy qualification and membership with a recognized body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, HCPC or BABCP). Tours of the school are welcome.