ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
Cams Hill School, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AHThis job expired on 25 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 February 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: Grade D £21,403 - £24,055 Full-time equivalent
ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) job summary
ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
Salary: Grade D £21,403 - £24,055 FTE
Actual Salary: £18,357 - £20,632 pa
Hours: 37 hrs per week, 39 wks per year
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an existing member of a SEND department looking for a change? Are you considering a change of career? Do you have a warm personality and are able to stay calm under pressure? Can you demonstrate good interpersonal skills with both children and adults? Are you able to build trusting relationships with children who are either externalising or internalising their social emotional wellbeing needs? Do you want a fantastic opportunity in a brilliant secondary school supporting our pupils?
Cams Hill School is seeking an additional member of staff to join the school’s Nexus Academy as an ELSA. Experience and formal training is desirable but not essential as training may be available for an exceptional candidate. This is a key post in our school which is centred around supporting children to understand and regulate their own emotions whilst also respecting the feelings of those around them.
Our ELSA provision helps children to develop the social and emotional skills they need to flourish in school, working in small groups or 1:1 situations. The role forms part of our Nexus Academy, (our School within a School) and our ELSAs work with colleagues in the wider school community, along with parents/carers and outside agencies.
The ELSA post is challenging but extremely rewarding.
While no formal pre-qualifications are specified, the following competencies are essential:
• Enjoy learning and have good communication skills
• Have the capacity to understand and apply psychological concepts introduced during through ELSA training and supervision
• Think creatively
• Able to keep succinct records of involvement
• Able to work independently and show initiative
• Have good time management and personal organisational skills
• Attend training days and group supervision sessions led by an Educational Psychology Service
• Plan and deliver individualised programmes of support that incorporate variety, interest and pace for children to develop their emotional literacy, including:
• Management of stress, grief, anxiety, anger and conflict
• Development of social interaction and friendship skills
• Promotion of a realistic self-concept and good self-esteem
• Coping with significant life changes including loss and bereavement
• Plan and deliver programmes of support to small groups of children to develop resilience skills
• Liaise with teachers and other support staff about the needs and progress of children receiving support
• Share knowledge and ideas from training/supervision sessions with other school staff as appropriate
• Meet regularly with line manager to review ELSA work
• Liaise with parents/carers in line with school policy
Commitment to safeguarding
All posts are subject to the terms and conditions laid down in the Cams Hill School Pay Policy, and the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other pre-employment checks. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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About Cams Hill School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1239 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Cams Hill School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@camshill.com
- Phone number
- 01329231641
Cams Hill is a popular and over-subscribed school which provides high quality teaching and learning opportunities along with a deep and embedded strong academic culture. It is a special place to learn and work; at Cams Hill, it is definitely the people that make the place.
Arranging a visit to Cams Hill School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@camshill.com.
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