Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

Join Our Team at Polaris Education - Sutherland Hall School!

Position: Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £21,257.48 - £23,232.69
Location: Tamworth
Start Date: ASAP

Why Choose Us?

At Sutherland Hall School, we believe in creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered. Our school caters to pupils aged 5 to 18 with complex needs, ensuring that their emotional wellbeing is just as important as their academic progress.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. We take pride in our track record, with 100% of our education services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your Role

As an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and learning readiness of our students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting improvements in wellbeing, resilience, and behaviour management.
• Collaborating with the education team to help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive learning behaviours and delivering enriching activities.
• Assisting pupils during lessons with their academic and emotional needs.
• Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
• Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
• Preparing information for meetings regarding pupils.
• Advocating for the ethos of Sutherland Hall School.
• Leading pastoral interventions and ELSA sessions.
• Building relationships with parents and carers to support transitions.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A strong educational background, with at least GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Experience in a similar role, such as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor.
• A background working with pupils with SEMH and/or autism in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer You

We value the emotional health and wellbeing of our staff and offer:

• A supportive workplace that prioritizes your wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill acquisition.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
• A friendly, inclusive team passionate about improving outcomes.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Sutherland Hall School.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Sutherland Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.