Job Introduction
The Butts Primary School is looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic and dedicated adult to join our friendly and inclusive team as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA). We are looking for someone who has a warm and caring nature, is actively interested in supporting children’s social and emotional needs and is passionate about making a difference to the educational experience of all children.
At The Butts Primary School, we aim to secure outstanding outcomes for all of our pupils, and so are looking for an ELSA who:
- Can provide the opportunity for children to explore their feelings, empower them to find their own resolutions building resilience and mindset for the future;
- Is able to promote emotional wellbeing;
- Can facilitate the child’s problem solving rather than solve the problem for them
- Is able to empathise with children and have the capacity to work in a non-judgmental way
- has the creativity to design activities and choose resources to facilitate sessions;
- knows the importance of keeping children safe;
- has excellent interpersonal skills and can form good, trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Is able to work independently, show initiative but also work as part of a team
- Is able to remain calm under pressure
- Has previous experience in a similar role
Ideally, we are looking for a trained ELSA, although full training would be given for the right candidate. The ELSA will be expected to work in close partnership with our Inclusion Leader (SENDCo) to deliver a range of ELSA programmes in order to facilitate the best possible outcomes for the children they work with. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 12:30 – 3:30 during term time.
If you think you are the person we are looking for and you would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a completed application by email to our Business Manager, Mrs Karen Bevis at k.bevis@butts.hants.sch.uk by midnight on 5th January 2025. The start date will be in February 2025.
Applications will be considered on receipt and suitable candidates invited for interview. We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early if the vacancies are filled before the closing date.
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.
