Educational Therapist - Specialist School (Contract)

6 May by KPI Recruiting Ltd : Education

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -North West England -Greater Manchester -Manchester
Salary:
£32,916 - £42,057/annum

Educational Therapist – Independent Specialist School 
Location : Manchester (excellent transport links) 
Salary : Competitive (dependent on experience) 
Start Date: September 

Are you a qualified teacher with a passion for supporting young people who need a different approach to learning? 
 

Do you have experience working with SEMH students and want a role where you can truly make an impact beyond the classroom? 

If so, this could be an incredible opportunity. 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Educational Therapist (with QTS) to join a brand new, purpose-built specialist independent school opening this September in Manchester. This is a unique role combining teaching, therapeutic thinking, and personalised education support for young people aged 11–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. 

About the Role : 

This is a highly rewarding and varied position where you will support students both academically and emotionally, helping them re-engage with education in a way that works for them. 

You will : 

  • Deliver tailored learning programmes based on individual needs and EHCP targets  

  • Support students with SEMH needs through a therapeutic and relationship-based approach  

  • Work 1:1 and with small groups to rebuild confidence, trust, and engagement in learning  

  • Collaborate closely with therapists, SEN staff, and senior leaders  

  • Help create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment where students can thrive  

This is not a traditional classroom teaching role — it’s about combining education with therapeutic understanding to remove barriers to learning. 

What’s On Offer : 

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)  

  • September start date  

  • Excellent Manchester location with strong transport links  

  • Opportunity to help shape a brand new specialist independent school  

  • Small group settings with highly individualised support  

  • A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team  

  • Modern, purpose-built facilities designed for SEMH learners  

  • Ongoing training and professional development in therapeutic approaches  

  • A genuinely life-changing and rewarding role  

About You : 

We are looking for someone who is not only a qualified teacher but also passionate about supporting vulnerable learners. 

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential  

  • Strong experience working with SEMH children and young people  

  • Background in specialist, alternative, or therapeutic education settings  

  • Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students  

  • Calm, patient, resilient, and highly adaptable approach  

  • Strong understanding of behaviour as communication  

  • Ability to deliver personalised learning in a flexible and creative way  

Desirable experience : 

  • Trauma-informed practice  

  • Attachment-aware approaches  

  • Working within multi-disciplinary teams  

  • Supporting students with complex emotional needs  

Why This Role? 

This is far more than a teaching job - it’s an opportunity to become part of a specialist provision where education and therapy work hand in hand. You’ll be helping young people who have struggled in mainstream education to rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning, and achieve real progress. 

Interested? Let’s Talk 

If you are an experienced teacher ready to take the next step into a more therapeutic, student-focused role, we would love to hear from you. 

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