Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

Description:

Polaris Education - Sutherland Hall School, Tamworth
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Basic Salary: £21,257.48 - £23,232.69
Location: Tamworth
Start Date: ASAP

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

About Our School

Located in Tamworth, Sutherland Hall School has a proposed capacity of up to 78 pupils and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5 to 18 with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

Our school will form part of the Polaris Community, which has been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, alongside our growing portfolio of schools across the UK. We're incredibly proud that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role Responsibilities

Support improvements in wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience and behaviour management within Sutherland Hall School

Work with members of the education team to support young people's personal and academic development by removing barriers to learning

Promote positive learning behaviours among young people

Deliver enrichment activities

Support pupils during lessons with their academic understanding and pastoral, emotional or behavioural needs

Respond to immediate concerns and clarify the situation

Create and collate information relating to lessons and interventions delivered

Assist in preparing information for meetings concerning pupils

Act as an advocate for the ethos of Sutherland Hall School

Lead pastoral interventions

Develop the role of pupil voice and liaise with the Senior Leadership Team regarding the pupil council

Develop relationships with parents and carers, taking an active role in transitions and consultation visits

Lead ELSA sessions and complete training with the local authority

Requirements

Have a strong basic education, with a minimum of GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills

Have previous experience in a similar role, such as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor

Have previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH and/or autism within an educational setting

Experience of behaviour management and techniques

Be committed to professional development and willing to learn

What We Offer

A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody, you included!

A commitment to supporting your development and helping you acquire new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities

An opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision

A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Sutherland Hall School.

Sutherland Hall School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Sutherland Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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