SpringwellELSA - Sept Start
Overview
We are looking for a talented, organised, and reliable ELSA to be part of our dedicated Welfare team who can bring both enthusiasm and new ideas. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity where you will play an integral role in the development and well-being of pupils who require additional emotional support. You will have the opportunity to shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful.
Key Accountabilities
1. To work with individuals or groups of children who are experiencing difficulties with emotional literacy or other aspects of school or home life;
2. To establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with children, and to be available to offer individual support and someone for a child to talk to;
3. To develop knowledge of a range of learning and behavioural support needs and to plan, devise and implement appropriate programmes to help develop children’s emotional literacy skills and emotional well-being;
4. To implement and review intervention programmes designed by Educational Psychologists and teachers, under the direction of the Behaviour Lead;
5. To create, develop and produce resources for use with ELSA programmes, as appropriate;
6. To ensure that all records and case notes are kept up to date, distributed and filed in accordance with the school’s procedures, and that appropriate levels of confidentiality are maintained;
7. To promote respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive ethos for all children and adults throughout the school;
8. To contribute to monitoring and recording pupils’ progress and providing relevant feedback to teachers
Salary
Salary from £22396 to £26138 per year
Location
Springwell School
Hinkler Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 6DH
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Working pattern:
30 Hours PW Permanent Term time only
Monday & Friday: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8:55 am – 3:15 pm
How to apply:
To apply, please complete the application form and return to Rachel Ambrey, HR Lead, by email to [email protected]. Alternatively, please post your completed application to HR at Springwell School, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6DH. We do not accept CV’s.
Safeguarding:
Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and a full online check of social media platforms as per the updated guidance in KCSIE 2022.
If you have not heard from us then unfortunately on this occasion you have not been successfully shortlisted for interview. Please note that we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We may also interview candidates at a mutually convenient time before the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job reference: Elsa
