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Play Therapist cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Play Therapist
I am writing to express my interest in the Play Therapist position at [Company Name]. With a strong background in child development and therapeutic play, I am confident in my ability to support children's emotional and behavioural needs.
In my previous role, I worked with a child who had experienced trauma and was struggling to express his emotions. Through weekly play therapy sessions using sand tray and art materials, I helped him develop coping strategies and gradually return to a more regulated emotional state. His carers reported noticeable improvements in his behaviour and communication at home, and his school noted better engagement in class.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to].
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for your review and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.