Therapeutic Assessment Practitioner

Therapeutic Integration (& Assessment) Practitioner

Teach. Champion. Empower. Safeguard.

Salary: £23,920 - £25,740 per annum [TCES Salary Band 7]

Location: London (Travel to community settings around London)

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

We are looking for experts in supporting young people, especially children with neurodiversity, to settle within our community based education service. As a Therapeutic Integration Practitioner, you will work with a multi-disciplinary team to compile an assessment, outlining interventions and recommendations to support their learning. You will hold a small caseload of young people across a section of London who are new to the service, supporting their transition to working with a specialist therapeutic learning mentor. Pupils will take up bespoke learning programmes with intensive interventions for academic, social and emotional development.

On a weekly basis you will attend the Therapy & Life Skills Hub in East London for regular training and development sessions on a Friday.

The Complete Education Solution (TCES)

TCES is an independent social enterprise with Ofsted rated Good schools and services for pupils aged 7 to 19 with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are committed to achieving the best outcome for each pupil and their family through access to excellent education and family support.

TCES Create in the Community service runs parallel to our independent day schools. Here education focuses on the developmental milestones and a holistic curriculum. We provide a happy, safe and secure learning environment within the community, where pupils grow in independence. Every pupil goes through a different journey at Create, with highly differentiated and personalised education programmes (academic, vocational and enrichment) developed for each pupil.

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are: 

• Trauma Informed practice, with substantial experience of supporting young people who are unable to access traditional classroom-based education, including those with neurodiversity, challenging behaviours, and trauma-related mental health needs.
• Resilient, committed, and a hard worker – able to keep going in the face of adversity, never giving up and act positive behaviour role model.
• Understanding of the importance of a comprehensive and holistic approach to treatment including the social model, classroom model and creating a therapeutic environment.
• Experience of working within a multi-agency team including YOT, CAMHS, Social Workers and Teachers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop constructive and appropriate relationships with all stakeholders, with the capacity to employ de-escalation techniques.

In return we offer : 

• Competitive salary and terms and conditions, school holidays and monthly pay.   
• An opportunity to make a real difference and join a leading provider of specialist education, directly contributing towards positive outcomes for pupils with SEMH and ASC.     
• Excellent CPD opportunities with all staff provided an individual Learning & Development Plan to support career development, including education qualifications at all levels (QTS / QTLS / NPQs) and options to take progressive Ofqual registered Level 3 – 5 qualifications in Therapeutic Education.     
• Comprehensive induction process, including all pupil-facing staff supported in receiving the Level 3 Award in Therapeutic Education and Group Process.     
• Weekly Friday training and development in our Therapy & Life Skills Hub.
• Regular half termly staff wellbeing days.     
• A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling and contributions towards medical costs and an exclusive rewards platform.

Closing date   5 February 2023

To apply

Please complete the online application form, or email recruitment@tces.org.uk for more information.

We may shortlist and interview applicants as they apply and may close this application process early.

TCES is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant checks such as references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.