Play Therapist - Pembrokeshire Learning Centre

Salary: Grade 7 - £32,061 - £35,412 / Grade 8 - £36,363 - £40,777 pro rata - dependent on qualifications

Grade 7 - £32,061 - £35,412 / Grade 8 - £36,363 - £40,777 pro rata - dependent on qualifications

Grade 7 - £32,061 for 32.5 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £24,737.35 pro rata

32.5 hours per week, term time only (45.8 weeks per annum)

Applications are welcomed from qualified Play Therapists as well as those currently working towards registration or completing a recognised Play Therapy qualification.

Do you believe that play can help children make sense of difficult experiences, build resilience and reach their potential?

Pembrokeshire Learning Centre is seeking a skilled and compassionate Play Therapist to support children and young people whose emotional wellbeing, life experiences or additional needs may be impacting their learning and development.

Pembrokeshire Learning Centre (PLC) provides specialist education and support for children and young people across a number of learning provisions throughout Pembrokeshire.

Working closely with mainstream schools, we help learners overcome barriers to education through targeted interventions, flexible learning opportunities and strong pastoral support. Our aim is to help learners build confidence, develop key skills and achieve positive outcomes, whether returning to mainstream education or progressing to further education.

At PLC, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with learners, families and partner agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

As Play Therapist, you will support children and young people experiencing emotional, behavioural and social challenges.

Using play and creative therapeutic approaches, including storytelling, art and sand play, you will help learners process trauma, build emotional resilience and overcome barriers to learning.

You will work closely with school staff, families and external agencies to deliver therapeutic support and improve outcomes for children and young people. Thera…on

• Holds (or is working towards) a recognised Play Therapy qualification and registration with PTUK, BAPT or an equivalent professional body.
• Has experience working therapeutically with children and young people.
• Has a strong understanding of child development, attachment, trauma-informed practice and emotional wellbeing.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families and professionals
• Is committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

• Term time only working pattern
• Excellent work-life balance with school holidays
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional supervision and ongoing development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
• The opportunity to change the trajectory of a child's life through therapeutic support and intervention

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Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website  is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

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