ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) (Ref:2024_1050)
HAYLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL, Bettesworth Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 3HA
IWC Hay Scale 6, £11,527 - £12,123 (actual salary)
Vacancy Reference: 2024_1050
Closing Date: 26/09/2024
Hours: 20 hours per week – work pattern to be agreed in conjunction with successful applicant.
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025 (in the first instance – dependent on pupil numbers), to start as soon as possible.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly school as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA).
We are looking for someone who will:
1. Assist in the inclusion and support of pupils, with a focus on those requiring emotional literacy and/or social communication support.
2. Plan and deliver specialist learning activities/programmes for individual pupils or groups and record their impact on pupil well-being and achievement.
3. Liaise with teachers, SENCO, and FLO to develop an understanding of pupils’ needs.
4. Establish constructive relationships with outside agencies and parents.
The successful candidate will:
1. Have experience of supporting primary-age children.
2. Have a positive and proactive approach to inclusion and education.
3. Be an enthusiastic team member.
4. Be able to work independently and with initiative.
5. Demonstrate confident interpersonal skills with children and families.
6. Have completed the ELSA qualification.
Completed applications should be returned to the school. Please note, we are unable to accept CVs.
Haylands Primary School and the Isle of Wight Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Closing date: Thursday 26th September @ midday
Interviews: Friday 4th October 2024
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