Job Introduction
Closing date: 31st March 2025
Interviews: Upon shortlisting
Job Start Date: ASAP
Contract/Hours: Fixed term with view to becoming permanent
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: Grade C, scale is dependent upon experience
Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week, 5 days per week, term time only
Location of Role: Hook Junior School
We are looking to appoint an experienced, confident, flexible and highly-motivated Learning Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to join our dedicated school team. The successful applicant will work closely with pupils, teachers, SENDCO and parents to support the emotional and social development of our children. The ELSA will provide one-to-one and group support to help students develop emotional literacy skills and implement tailored interventions to address specific emotional and social needs.
Additionally, they will monitor and assess pupils' progress and adjust support plans as needed. They will maintain accurate records and report on students' progress documenting their development. There may also be a requirement to work with pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs.
Key responsibilities:
- Support pupils with physical, emotional, and/or educational needs in accordance with school policy to meet the school’s aims
- Work with the class teacher and/ or SENDCO to plan and deliver individualised programmes of support for children to develop their emotionally, socially or with their mental health
- Develop and deliver emotional literacy programs and activities
- Promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem, and improve independent working in pupils
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals when necessary
- Liaise with parents to share programmes of support and progress
The successful candidate will have:
- Recent successful experience working with children with emotional and social needs, ideally in an ELSA capacity
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) grade C or above; an ELSA qualification would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of child development and emotional literacy
- A passion for working with children and for teaching and learning
- A positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the role and the needs of the school
- The skills to work independently and with initiative
- The ability to form and sustain positive relationships with all children and stakeholders
- Acute self-awareness, emotional intelligence and the ability to work well as part of a team
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality
In return we offer you:
- A supportive and friendly staff team who believe in each and every child
- A welcoming school environment to work in with excellent facilities and resources
- Children who want to achieve, are happy, polite and give their best
- Opportunities for professional development, including regular ELSA network supervision sessions
Hook Junior School is a 4-form entry junior school with a range of experienced and recently qualified teachers, as well as a friendly and capable support staff team. We have been rated ‘Outstanding’ following the second consecutive inspection which reflects the high standards we strive for and the positive impact we aim to make on the lives of our children.
Application Procedure
Please visit our school website to find out about our school or to discuss the post in more detail, please call and speak with Jo Carne on 01256 762 468.
To apply, please download and complete an application form. Return your completed application form to us by email (d.hemmings@hook-jun.sch.uk) with a subject line of ‘KS2 ELSA Application’.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy should the right candidate be found before the listed closing date.
Safer Recruitment
Hook Junior School and Hampshire County Council 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.
