Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

Join Our Team at Polaris Education - Redstone Hall School!

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

Why Choose Us?

At Redstone Hall School, we believe in creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered. Our school, located in Ipswich, caters to pupils aged 5 to 18 with complex needs, providing a safe space for emotional and academic growth. As part of the Polaris Community, we have been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years, with all our education services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an ELSA, 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.
• Leading classes during planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) time.
• Delivering enriching activities and supporting pupils during lessons.
• Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
• Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
• Assisting in preparing information for pupil meetings.
• Advocating for the ethos of Redstone Hall School.
• Leading pastoral interventions and reviewing student progress.
• Developing pupil voice initiatives and liaising with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Building relationships with parents and carers.
• Leading ELSA sessions and completing local authority training.

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.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH and/or autism in an educational setting.
• Effective 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.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
• A friendly, inclusive team dedicated to improving pupil outcomes.

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

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