At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the wellbeing of autistic young people through creative art therapy sessions.
- Company: Join Remarkable, a charity dedicated to transforming lives for over 50 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a commitment to staff wellbeing and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Art Therapist with experience in supporting autistic individuals.
The predicted salary is between 13794 - 16610 £ per year.
Position working in Sundial therapy 2 days per week (15 hours) - Fixed term to 31/08/2027. Term Time plus insets (5 days). Pro-rata salary £13,794 to £16,610 per annum (band 6 equivalent).
Are you looking to work for a charity with aspirational growth plans that has an exciting journey ahead? At Remarkable, we are looking for energetic and passionate individuals to make a difference to the lives of our young people. The Remarkable Group has been established for over 50 years, providing the highest quality services for autistic young people. Sundial is part of the Remarkable Group, providing the highest quality services for autistic young people.
Wargrave House School (ages 5 - 16) & Ascent College (ages 16 - 25) operate a non-maintained special school and independent specialist college with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding education and care to young people with Autism. We are the first national provider to receive Beacon status from the National Autistic Society. We have also recently received an award for Small Employer of the Year from Huddersfield University apprenticeships of the year awards for our commitment to staff development and wellbeing.
Our mission is to provide a world where autistic people live happy and fulfilled lives. We support and educate autistic people throughout their lives and redefine what’s possible by providing innovative and transformative services. We have an ambitious five-year plan to achieve our objectives and are looking for values driven individuals to contribute to these future successes.
Are you dynamic, committed and flexible with an interest in working and developing skills in a specialist well-resourced setting? Do you have experience in assessment, facilitating 1:1 and group sessions to support wellbeing and emotional regulation? Do you have experience of working with autistic individuals and/or learning disabilities and/or with children/adults in an education, health or care setting? Are you committed to your own professional development?
An opportunity has arisen for hard-working, highly skilled individuals to work with our young people. We are looking for qualified Art therapists who wish to develop their skills in this interesting and challenging field.
What we offer:
- Autism specific training to support continuous professional development.
- An attractive pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Long service awards.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
- A Golden Hello welcome bonus of up to £250.
Please note: We will require proof of right to work in the UK and qualifications at interview stage. If this is not provided you may not be interviewed. In accordance with recent updates to KCSIE 2025 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting references for all shortlisted candidates.
Closing Date: 08/09/2026. Interviews: Week commencing 21/09/2026.
Remarkable is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Remarkable operates a safe recruitment process and appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references, online searches, self-declaration, satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and where applicable, a prohibition check and section 128 direction check.
Art Therapist in Newton-le-Willows employer: Remarkable Autism Ltd
Remarkable is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic young people. With over 50 years of experience, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development through autism-specific training and a range of benefits including an attractive pension scheme and enhanced parental leave. Join us at Sundial, where your passion and skills can flourish in a well-resourced environment committed to innovation and excellence in care and education.
