MIAG (Meeting Individual Aspirations & Goals) is a provider of Alternative Provision (AP) in the South-West. We provide education for learners who are disaffected with the mainstream education system. Our learners all have complex backgrounds and have additional needs. The majority of learners hold Education, Health & Care Plans.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to join our staff team. As an ELSA you will work closely with our learners to support their emotional development, helping them to engage more fully with their learning. To support them in developing appropriate support responses to a range of situations that they will encounter. You will collaborate with our staff team (SENCO/DSL; Tutors; Support Staff) to create a positive and supportive environment where learners feel that their voices are heard and that they matter.
You will hold a relevant qualification in Emotional Literacy Support or equivalent and will be able to evidence continuous professional development. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with our learners, their families and with staff.
We provide transport to and from our provisions* and there may be occasions when you are asked to support this, a clean driving licence is required.
In addition to a competitive salary, MIAG is a family friendly employer and offers a good benefits package that includes:
* Company Pension
* Private Health Care Scheme
* Provision of Uniform
* Free Car Parking
* Excellent CPD programmes
* Career Progression Opportunities
Our vision is to gain DFE registration so that we are able to offer full time provision for our learners in our local area. It is an exciting time to join the MIAG family, and we look forward to hearing from you.