Job Introduction
ELSA/Wellbeing Lead
We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Wellbeing Lead/ELSA to support the mental health and wellbeing of pupils at All Saints C of E Primary School. The successful candidate will provide social, emotional and mental health support to children across the primary age range through individual and small-group interventions.
One of the greatest joys of working at All Saints is our children. They are calm, caring and enthusiastic learners who take pride in their school. Visitors regularly comment on their excellent behaviour, positive attitudes to learning and the warm, inclusive atmosphere they help to create. Their kindness, resilience and eagerness to learn make All Saints a very special place to work.
The successful candidate will work closely with parents and carers to support children’s needs, offering guidance and signposting to other services where appropriate. They will work alongside the SENDCo to plan and deliver targeted support programmes and will play a key role in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the school.
The role involves working with pupils across the primary phase who have a range of social, emotional, mental health and learning needs. Previous experience of working as a Learning Support Assistant is essential. Experience as an ELSA and the ELSA qualification are desirable.
We are looking for someone who can make a significant contribution to the continued development of our school and work effectively in partnership with the Headteacher, staff, governors and families.
The role will include two mornings per week as a class-based Learning Support Assistant, with the remaining hours dedicated to the Wellbeing Lead/ELSA role. ELSA hours offer some flexibility for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will be:
- Nurturing, positive and inspiring, while encouraging all children to achieve their full potential
- Optimistic, adaptable and responsive to the varying needs of pupils and the demands of the role
- Able to use initiative, tact and discretion, while remaining patient and calm in all situations
- Committed to maintaining professionalism, confidentiality and high standards of safeguarding
- An effective team player who works collaboratively with colleagues and families
- Skilled in supporting primary-aged pupils through individual and small-group interventions
- Able to support children with a range of social, emotional, mental health and learning needs
- Well organised, with good time-management and IT skills, and able to work closely with the SENDCo to coordinate provision
A visit to the school is highly recommended. Our SENDCo, Mrs Clare Darling-Chalke, would be delighted to meet you and discuss this exciting opportunity.
If you would like to apply for the position of ELSA/Wellbeing Lead please use the attached application pack below or contact the school office:
Tel: 01962 853179
Email: adminoffice@allsaints-pri.hants.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
