Job Introduction
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant and Lead Lunchtime Supervisor
Closing date: 20/02/2026 at 12:00
Job Start Date: 02/03/2026 or soonest availability
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 8:30-12:00pm ELSA
12:00-1:00 Lead LTSA Grade B
1:00-1:30 unpaid lunch break
1:30-3:30pm ELSA
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: Grade C ELSA, Grade B Lead LTSA
Location of Role: Four Lanes Federation, based at Four Lanes Infant School
Contact e-mail address: g.hayden@fourlanesfederation.com
Job/Person Summary
We are looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic Emotional Literacy Support Assistant to join our existing Pastoral Team across the Federation. The suitable candidate will be passionate about providing effective pastoral and emotional support to enable children to grow and develop socially and emotionally. This position will also include one hour per day as Lead Lunchtime Supervisor, where you will be responsible for organising and managing the team to always ensure effective supervision of pupils. As well as the post holder acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, with time provided to enable this role to be fulfilled alongside other DSLs.
The post holder will be supported by our existing team and Federation Inclusion Lead to provide support to pupils both within classrooms and through effective interventions in the mornings. In the afternoons, support through ELSA interventions will be timetabled, alongside other interventions where training will be provided as required.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with groups of children;
- Have a good standard of English and mathematics, being able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Be suitably qualified for the post of ELSA or willingness to undertake training;
- Have experience with some behaviour management techniques;
- Have a passion and motivation for improving children’s social and emotional skills;
- Have an optimistic attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;
- Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment and the ability to use initiative;
- Be well organised, a good communicator, great team player and have a good sense of humour;
- Have high expectations of children's progress and attainment, and understand the need to promote independence;
- Have an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
Application Procedure
We can offer:
- Motivated, happy and well-behaved pupils who are ready to learn;
- A highly supportive and dedicated pastoral and wider team;
- A well-resourced Federation;
- A SENCo as line manager;
- A ‘buddy’ ELSA to support your professional development and induction;
- Training in interventions and some external training if required.
Why not look at our website at www.fourlanesfederation.com to find out more about us?
Visits to the Federation are welcomed.
Applications will be reviewed on submission.
School office: 01256 324256 or via email to g.hayden@fourlanesfederation.com
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.
