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ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistant

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Fleet, Hampshire GU513LT, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • We are looking for a passionate Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to support children's emotional well-being in a school in Fleet.
  • The role involves providing one-to-one and small group interventions for students facing emotional, social, or behavioral challenges.
  • Candidates should have experience working with children in a school setting and a strong understanding of child development and emotional literacy.
  • The position offers a supportive school environment and opportunities for professional development, with a salary of £22,000 to £25,000 per year.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role is preferred, and ELSA training is desirable but not essential.

Are you passionate about supporting children's emotional well-being? Do you have experience working with students to help them build resilience and emotional intelligence? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to join our team at a supportive and inclusive school in Fleet.

ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistant | About the Role:

As an ELSA, you will work closely with students to support their emotional development and provide one-to-one or small group interventions for children experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural challenges. You will help students build their self-esteem, manage emotions, and improve their social skills, contributing to a positive and nurturing learning environment in Fleet.

ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistant | Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide emotional and social support to individual students or small groups
  • Deliver tailored ELSA interventions to enhance emotional well-being and resilience
  • Work collaboratively with class teachers and SENCO to track and assess student progress
  • Support students with developing key skills in emotional regulation, communication, and social interaction
  • Liaise with parents, carers, and outside agencies to ensure the best possible support for students

ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistant | About You:

  • Experience working with children in a school setting (ideally as an ELSA or in a similar role)
  • Strong understanding of child development and emotional literacy
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting students' well-being
  • ELSA training (or willingness to complete it) is desirable but not essential

ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistant | Why Join Us:

  • A supportive and welcoming school environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • A chance to make a real difference in students' emotional and social development

If you are passionate about helping children thrive emotionally and socially, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of our dedicated team in Fleet!

We look forward to hearing from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.