Play therapy Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Play Therapist
Words First Ltd —London
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- School
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Talking Therapies Counselling Assessor – Children and Young Persons
Jewish Care —Barnet
- £17.30 an hour
- Part-time
- CRM software
- IT
- Communication skills
20h
Speech & Language Therapist (Paed Speech Disorders)
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —London
- £58,133 - £65,261 a year
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Specialist Mentor (Mental Health / Autistic Spectrum) for university students
First Hand Support —London
- £38 an hour
- English
- Communication skills
- Time management
Quick apply
5d
Medical PA
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust —Chelsea
- £34,186 - £37,389 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
4d
New Patient Nurse (m/f/d)
enua Pharma GmbH —London
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Remote
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Theatre Practitioner (ANAESTHESIA)
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —London
- £38,488 - £46,852 a year
- Full-time
- Patient care
- Care plans
Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD and Autism Assessor
CareADHD —Canary Wharf
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Communication skills
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14d
PNF assisted stretch therapist
Stretch Life —Islington
- £13.15 - £16.15 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
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8d
Accredited Counsellor
Optima Health —London
- £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- Paid training
- Annual leave
ADHD Assessor - Associate Network
Healios —London
- Remote
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Spa Therapist
GLL —Woolwich
- £14.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
Female Support Worker
Community Case Management Services Ltd —London
- £15.75 - £17.85 an hour
- Call to connect
- Childcare
- Rehabilitation centre
11d
Onboarding Advisor
tiney —London
- £31,500 - £47,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Newly Qualified Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Words First Ltd —London
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- School
Quick apply
Paediatric Support Worker
Carefirst24 —Bromley
- £12.71 - £28.00 an hour
- Overtime
- In-person
- Communication skills
- School
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1h
SEN Communication Practitioner – Intensive Interaction and 1:1 Support
SenXpress Ltd —London
- £26 - £30 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Flexitime
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5d
Therapy Manager - Dietetics
Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Chertsey
- £68,852 - £79,638 a year
- Part-time
- Employee discount
Therapy Triage Clinician
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust —Epping
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discount
6d
Lead Treatment Supt Therapeutic Radiographer/Systems Admin for PBT
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —London
- £75,328 - £86,114 a year
- Full-time
1d

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Play Therapist

Words First Ltd
London

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Job details

Full-time
£30,000 - £35,000 a year

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full job description

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Words First is a multidisciplinary team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Counsellors, and Play Therapists working across schools in London. We are looking for a qualified Play Therapist to join our growing team and support children and young people across a range of educational settings.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing through therapeutic play approaches within schools. You will work closely with pupils, families, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and the wider multidisciplinary team to help children feel safe, regulated, understood, and able to access learning.

About the Role

You will provide play therapy interventions for children experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, and wellbeing challenges. This may include supporting children with anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional regulation needs, school-based distress, bereavement, neurodivergent profiles, and adverse childhood experiences.

The role combines direct therapeutic work with collaboration, consultation, and contribution to wider wellbeing support within schools.

Responsibilities

Deliver individual and small-group play therapy sessions within school settings
Complete assessments, formulations, and therapeutic planning
Maintain accurate clinical notes and reports
Work collaboratively with SENCOs, school staff, families, and multidisciplinary professionals
Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing planning where appropriate
Create safe, supportive, and therapeutic environments for children
Participate in supervision, CPD, and team meetings
Support schools in developing emotionally supportive and trauma-informed practices

Essential Criteria

Recognised qualification in Play Therapy
Registration with one of the following professional bodies:
- British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT), or
- Play Therapy UK (PTUK)
Experience working therapeutically with children and young people
Strong understanding of child development, attachment, and emotional wellbeing
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to inclusive, child-centred, and neurodivergent-affirming practice

Desirable

Experience working within schools or educational settings
Experience supporting neurodivergent children and young people
Understanding of trauma-informed approaches
Experience working collaboratively with families and external professionals

What We Offer

A warm, supportive, and collaborative multidisciplinary team
Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Structured onboarding and induction
Opportunities to collaborate with therapists, psychologists, and school staff
A role where you can genuinely impact children's emotional wellbeing and access to learning

At Words First, children are at the centre of everything we do. We believe strong relationships, collaboration, and emotionally supportive environments create the best outcomes for children, families, and schools.

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Play Therapist

Talking Therapies Counselling Assessor – Children and Young Persons

Speech & Language Therapist (Paed Speech Disorders)

Specialist Mentor (Mental Health / Autistic Spectrum) for university students

Medical PA

New Patient Nurse (m/f/d)

Theatre Practitioner (ANAESTHESIA)

Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD and Autism Assessor

PNF assisted stretch therapist

Accredited Counsellor

ADHD Assessor - Associate Network

Spa Therapist

Female Support Worker

Onboarding Advisor

Newly Qualified Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Support Worker

SEN Communication Practitioner – Intensive Interaction and 1:1 Support

Therapy Manager - Dietetics

Therapy Triage Clinician

Lead Treatment Supt Therapeutic Radiographer/Systems Admin for PBT

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