SEN Music Therapist

Veritas Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a part-time SEN Music Therapist in West Drayton. This role involves using music to support children with special educational needs, planning therapy sessions, and collaborating with a dedicated team. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in students' lives within a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Inclusive school environment

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN or SEMH settings supporting challenging behavior.
• Experience teaching music to children with learning difficulties.
• Degree in Music, Psychology, or Education is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver music therapy sessions.
• Facilitate communication through musical activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Music teaching

Emotional support

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Music

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Job description

Job Title: SEN Music Therapist

Location: West Drayton

Contract Type: Part-Time (Term-time only)

Salary: 100 - 120 per day (D.O.E)

Veritas Education are currently working with a variety of different Special Needs/SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Schools around North West London. We currently have multiple SEN roles available, including a SEN Music Therapist role in West Drayton.

Use music as your superpower-helping young people with SEN express themselves, build confidence, and feel emotionally supported.

SEN Music Therapist - Job Description

• Plan & deliver individual and group music therapy sessions using instruments.
• Facilitate communication, self-expression, and emotional regulation through structured musical activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams: SENCOs & Teachers.
• Select and maintain therapy instruments and adapt musical tools to meet individual sensory or physical needs.
• Regularly monitor and review student progress, adjusting therapy plans as necessary.

SEN Music Therapist - Requirements

• Worked in a mainstream SEN or SEMH schools supporting children or young adults displaying challenging behaviour.
• Experience teaching music to children with learning difficulties.
• Ideally a degree in Music, Psychology or Education.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school environment committed to making a difference in the lives of children with SEN.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, collaborative team of educators and therapists.

A chance to work in a setting that values and encourages the holistic development of every child.

Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.

You can send your CV or contact Deji at Veritas Education London

Call: (phone number removed) or Email: (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'