Dysart School
Drama Therapist
About this role
We are seeking a compassionate and creative Drama
Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. Working closely with
education staff, families and other professionals, you will deliver
high-quality therapeutic interventions that promote emotional wellbeing,
communication, self-expression and positive relationships, helping pupils to
engage fully in school life and achieve their individual potential within a
nurturing, inclusive and trauma-informed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Practice and Assessment
- Multi-Disciplinary and Educational
Working - Working with Families and External
Agencies - Safeguarding and Pupil Wellbeing
- Record Keeping and Professional Practice
- Staff Development and Whole-School
Practice - Supervision, CPD and Clinical Governance
- Health, Safety and Behaviour
Key Requirements:
- Recognised professional qualification in
Drama Therapy / Dramatherapy at Master’s level or equivalent. - Current HCPC registration as an Arts
Therapist (Drama). - Evidence of ongoing professional development
relevant to the role. - Knowledge and understanding of professional
standards, ethics, safeguarding and confidentiality. - Experience of:
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providing Drama Therapy assessment and
intervention.
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working with children, young people or adults
with complex needs.
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managing an allocated clinical caseload.
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delivering both individual and group
therapeutic interventions.
o
working collaboratively within a
multidisciplinary or multi-professional team.
o
assessing therapeutic needs and developing
appropriate interventions.
o
evaluating and recording outcomes of
therapeutic intervention.
Job details
| 🏢 Employer | Dysart School |
| 📍 Location | Surbiton, London |
| 📋 Contract | FULL TIME |
| 📅 Closing date | 2026-10-23 |
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