Role: Emotional Support Lead Location: Grange Community Nursery and Primary School Salary: Grade 4 // SCP 4-6 (£24,404-£25,183) Hours: 25 per week // 4 days per week // 39 weeks per year (Part Time) Pro Rata Salary: £14,245 (SCP4) to £14,700 (SCP6) Contract: Permanent The governors and Headteacher at Grange Community Nursery and Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to work closely with our children and families who need emotional support interventions. The successful candidate will work closely with our Pastoral Manager to provide bespoke emotional support learning for our most vulnerable children, families and children who just need a little bit of extra TLC. We are looking for someone who is trauma informed in their practice and has experience and skills in delivering emotional interventions to a range of needs. The successful candidates will work closely with our children who have experienced trauma. Therefore, we need them to be positive and warm towards our children. Due to the nature of this role, we also need the candidate to be resilient and use their initiative in delivering emotional support to a range of individuals with differing needs. It would be preferable that the successful candidate has received training in an emotional intervention such as: Drawing and Talking, ELSA or Mindfulness. This is a four day a week post and we are flexible with the days. A full training package will be on offer to the successful candidate. We would like to hear from ambitious people who are keen to make a difference to children’s lives. This is a great opportunity for someone develop their career in a school where staff and pupils are incredibly valued. To apply for this position, please complete the online application form including a letter of application stating how you meet the criteria for the position, and why you feel you would be the best candidate to take on the role. Please return all applications to headgrange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk. The closing date is Monday 17th March. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.