SEN School - Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist PART TIME

SALARY: £28,208–£41,426 FTE (pro rata for part-time hours)

HOURS: 8.30am - 4.30pm, 2-3 days a week, days to be mutually agreed, 40 weeks per academic year when the school is in session and remaining weeks in the school holidays.

START DATE: May 2025

The Holmewood School is a small independent day school for students aged from 7 to 19 who think differently and learn differently and have a primary diagnosis of autism. In May 2022, the school was judged Outstanding by Ofsted, and we have achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation from the National Autistic Society (NAS).

We are located across three campuses in North London (Woodside Park, Muswell Hill, and Finchley Central). The successful candidate would primarily be based at one of these sites but would be required to work at all sites as required to best support the needs of our students.

We are looking for a dynamic, flexible, and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist or Psychotherapist who wants to develop their expertise in supporting neurodivergent students who think differently and learn differently within a neurodiverse setting.

This role involves providing integrated mental health services to our students across both our Upper and Lower Schools. You will work 1:1 with students who have complex mental health needs.

The post holder will receive clinical supervision from an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Line Management from the Therapy Team Lead, who is a Senior SaLT specialised in Solution Focused Practice. There will be opportunities for joint working and collaboration in exciting projects to support education staff, parents and families, as well as our students.

You will be committed to providing the best opportunities for our students and ensuring every student is supported to achieve their full potential. You will demonstrate a flexible approach to education and therapy, a willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life, and the ability to work under pressure with students who may present challenges.

Closing date: 15/4/2025

All applicants are welcome to visit the school on an informal basis should this support your application. Please contact Louise Wallis-Jones (see below for details). Please note that the school is closed for Easter holidays between 28th March and 23rd April 2025.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Masters level degree in the relevant therapy discipline from an approved training institution
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and be a registered practising member of the professional association related to your therapy discipline

DESIRABLE:

• Relevant experience of therapy as a trainee or as a newly qualified therapist
• Prior experience working with autistic and other neurodivergent students who think differently and learn differently
• Knowledge of competencies/standards framework required for the relevant therapy discipline.
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas of practice (for example Education, Autism, ADHD, Mental Health, Executive Function Skills)
• At least one year’s experience working in a relevant area

Please contact Louise Wallis-Jones (Multidisciplinary Therapy Team Lead) on 020 3908 8991 or lwallis-jones@thsl.org.uk if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role.

For more information about the school, please visit our website www.thsl.org.uk.

THSL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We encourage diversity in our staffing in order for children and young people to see themselves represented in society.