Play and Therapeutic Counsellor/Drama Therapist
Meadow Park Academy, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BS45 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
31 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,269.00 - £30,060.00 Annually (FTE) NJC SCP 11 - 17, term time only - pro-rata
Play and Therapeutic Counsellor/Drama Therapist job summary
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem Schools Trust, who together create ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives. Through the Trust, we provide high-quality professional development, coaching and leadership opportunities. This includes a number of specialist Trust-wide roles that offer talented teachers and leaders the opportunity to develop in their career and make an even bigger difference to children and young people.
Meadow Park Academy is a vibrant, welcoming school in the heart of a diverse community in the Tilehurst area of Reading, the county town of Berkshire.
We believe primary school days should be one of the most exciting periods of anybody's life, as new skills and knowledge are gained every day. Our teachers deliver an engaging curriculum both inside and outside the classroom, at our very own outdoor learning area, providing exciting experiences that make learning fun.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Play and Therapeutic Counsellor/Drama Therapist to join this dedicated team. Our newly appointed Play and Therapeutic Counsellor/Drama Therapist would work alongside our team to provide a high quality therapeutic play service to children experiencing a wide range of emotional problems. Ideally the successful candidate will have completed a Level 4 or higher nationally recognised qualification in Play Therapy.
Anthem Perks
At Anthem, we value our employees and are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive working environment. As part of our team, you’ll have access to Anthem Perks, which includes a range of fantastic benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
Cycle Scheme – Get a new bike and accessories through our tax-efficient salary sacrifice scheme.
Tech & Home Scheme – Spread the cost of the latest tech and home essentials through convenient payroll deductions.
Corporate Health Cash Plan – Reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare, from dental check-ups to physiotherapy.
Eye Care – Support towards eye tests and glasses for screen users.
Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
Employee Referral Scheme – Recommend a friend and receive a bonus when they join our team.
Anthem Institute - Immerse yourself in amazing CPD opportunities for all roles, networking and learning from specialists in their field.
At Anthem, we believe in supporting our staff, fostering a positive workplace culture, and helping every team member thrive. Join us and enjoy these great benefits as part of your career with Anthem!
If you feel you have the skills and experience to support the pupils at Meadow Park, we would be delighted to hear from you. We welcome visits to the school and are sure you will experience our nurturing, welcoming atmosphere to get a taste of how rewarding your work will be.
Please contact David Phillips at the school to arrange a visit or further discussion at dphillips@anthemtrust.uk or telephone 0118 9375562
Further information can be found in the job description and person specification at the Meadow Park Career Site. Click here
Please note application should be made through the Meadow Park Career Site, we do not accept CVs.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.
Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates.
It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Meadow Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 326 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meadow Park Academy website
Meadow Park Academy is a vibrant, welcoming two form entry primary school in the heart of a diverse community in the Tilehurst area of Reading, the county town of Berkshire.
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