Job Introduction
Pastoral Support Leader & Teaching Assistant (with ELSA responsibilities)
Closing date: 03/11/2025 at 12:00
Job Start Date: 01/01/2026
Contract/Hours: Permanent , Part-time
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: Grade C (Grade D would be considered based on experience)
Hours of Work: Part Time
Location of Role: Rucstall Primary School
Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@rucstall.hants.sch.uk
Job/Person Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to work as a Pastoral Support Leader with Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) responsibilities in our wonderful school community.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils, supporting their emotional wellbeing and academic success in a nurturing environment, rated Outstanding.
This role is from 9am to 3pm, with breaks across the day. The role also involves a separate contract for Lunchtime Supervision within this time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver tailored emotional literacy support as part of your ELSA duties.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and outside agencies.
- Provide pastoral care and early intervention strategies to promote wellbeing and resilience.
- Work closely with teachers to support learning in the classroom.
- Promote positive pupil engagement and behaviour.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive and caring school environment.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children in an educational or care setting.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is calm, patient and empathetic in supporting children with emotional needs.
- Is organised, professional and a strong team player.
- Ideally has experience in a Teaching Assistant role.
- Holds (or is willing to complete) ELSA training or equivalent.
- Has experience of safeguarding and willing to train as a DSL.
- Is able to undertake lunchtime supervisory duties
Application Procedure
We can offer:
- Motivated, happy and well-behaved pupils who are ready to learn;
- A highly supportive and dedicated team;
- A well-resourced school;
- Developed intervention programmes, with many prepared resources;
- A SENCo as line manager;
- A ‘buddy’ teaching assistant to support your professional development and induction;
- Training in interventions and some external training as required.
Why not look at our website at www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk to find out more about us?
Visits to the school are welcomed.
Further details will be sent to those candidates called for interview.
Failure to send your application form to the above email address may invalidate your application.
Please ensure all parts of the application form are completed, incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed on submission.
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.
