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We have an exciting opportunity for a fully trained part time Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to join our great staff team at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy, working primarily across year groups from EYFS to Year 3, however sometimes years 4-6, to develop children’s emotional literacy and support them to be successful in their learning. This is a key post in our school which is centred around supporting children to understand and regulate their own emotions whilst also respecting the feelings of those around them.
Job Responsibility:
develop children’s emotional literacy and support them to be successful in their learning
support children to understand and regulate their own emotions whilst also respecting the feelings of those around them
help children to develop their social and emotional skills in order to flourish in school
work in small groups or 1:1 situations
occasionally teach ELSA strategies to whole classes
work with colleagues in school, parents, outside agencies
may also be called upon at short notice to support specific children if other members of staff are not available
work with our Pastoral Lead, Assistant Head for Inclusion and Senior Mental Health Lead
run a lunchtime club to specifically support children who find lunchtimes difficult
Requirements:
be ELSA trained or currently working to complete training in 2026
be eager to learn new skills, open to feedback and committed to professional development
be highly committed, enthusiastic, flexible and skilled and passionate about supporting children’s learning
have high expectations of children and themselves
be able to show initiative and work independently and as part of a team and embrace our Academy’s values
be able to plan and deliver individual and group support programmes with resources to meet the social, emotional and mental health needs of our children
have good time management and organisational skills keeping confidential, accurate and succinct records of involvement
communicate well with children gaining their confidence and trust, by being approachable and willing to listen
have a warm personality and the ability to stay calm under pressure
be emotionally literate themselves, with a high degree of empathy and discretion and commitment to Inclusion
What we offer:
Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale
Twice as many training days as standard
Generous pension scheme
Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle
Gym discounts – offering up to 40%
Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support
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