Play Therapist, Liverpool

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Full time
Location: Liverpool
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Job offered by: TN United Kingdom
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Play Therapist Childwall Full-Time £425 - £475 Weekly Pay (PAYEE - No Umbrella Company) New Directions are seeking an experienced and compassionate

Play Therapist

to join our team and provide therapeutic support to children within our school or organisation. As a Play Therapist, you will work with children who may be facing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges, using play-based therapeutic techniques to help them express themselves, develop coping strategies, and work through difficulties in a safe and supportive environment. Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to: Have excellent communication skills. Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff. Be encouraging and supportive. Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children's development. Ensure the safety and well-being of the student. Provide individual and group play therapy sessions to children, using a variety of therapeutic techniques, including art, storytelling, and role-play, to support emotional and psychological development. Although the role is based around education support, due to the children's personal needs and behaviours, they require consistent

mentoring, motivating and advising, as well as some counselling , so their well-being can remain stable meaning they can achieve much more in their education and work towards a more independent future. Behaviours displayed by the children can be challenging, so applicants must be

prepared to practice de-escalation and calming techniques , as well as

maintaining an empathetic approach

and understanding that behaviours stem from other problems. Candidates from

care, sports, psychology, criminology, sociology and youth work backgrounds

are encouraged to apply. Job Specification Have experience working with children or adults with additional needs. Able to support children of all abilities. Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning. A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to making a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. What New Directions Education Ltd offers: A dedicated and expert Account Manager. Regular and varied supply work. Competitive rates of pay. Potential long-term teaching roles. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR). A network of branches across the UK. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry. We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check. New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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