Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work
Start Date: 16/11/2026
Location: Maidstone, UK
Salary: £44,000 - £45,000 per annum
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Step into a Lead Therapist role where you help shape a therapeutic provision from the beginning. Transparency Education is partnered with a new specialist school supporting pupils aged 6 to 14 with complex SEMH needs. As part of the founding team, you will build an approach where education and therapy work together.
You will lead a therapy team, deliver assessment and intervention within your specialism, and help teachers embed therapeutic practice into school life. A two minute walk from Maidstone East station, this is a chance to combine clinical work with leadership. If you want to shape a school from day one, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Help prepare the school's therapeutic provision ahead of opening to pupils
- Lead and manage members of the therapy team as the Lead Therapist
- Provide therapeutic assessment and intervention within your professional specialism
- Work closely with teachers and school leaders to embed therapeutic approaches into everyday practice
- Contribute to individual support plans and review pupils' progress
- Maintain appropriate clinical records and uphold professional standards
Requirements
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
- A relevant professional therapy qualification
- Current registration with an appropriate professional body, such as HCPC or BACP, depending on discipline
- Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and experiences of trauma
- Demonstrable leadership skills, including supporting and managing colleagues
The Ideal Candidate Will
- Bring a calm, reflective and child-centred approach to therapeutic work
- Have a strong understanding of trauma and its impact on wellbeing and learning
- Show confidence in leading, supporting and developing a therapy team
- Work collaboratively with education staff, families and other professionals
- Be enthusiastic about establishing a new therapeutic provision as Lead Therapist
- Have a genuine commitment to helping pupils feel safe and build trusting relationships
Lead Therapist in Bristol employer: Transparency Education Limited
Transparency Education Limited is an attractive employer due to its commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture. Employees have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. The company offers competitive salaries and long-term placements, fostering stability and growth in their careers.
Contact Details:
Transparency Education Limited Recruitment Team
