Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

Temporary (Until 31st August 2023)

Salary FTE: Grade C £19,650 - £20,444 (Depending on experience)

Actual Annual Salary: £11,368 - £11,827

Hours/Weeks: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year 

Woodfield Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and dedicated practitioner, to join our outstanding team and make a difference in children’s lives. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, a good team player and committed to supporting the learning and development of pupils. 

We are looking for candidates who: 

• Has experience supporting children with Emotional, Social and Mental Health difficulties.  
• Can create learning environments that enable the development of children’s emotional literacy skills on a small group and 1:1 basis. 
• Can be an Emotionally Available Adult to all pupils 
• Has excellent relationship building and communication skills 
• Can support children to make progress in learning through specific interventions

How to apply

An application form can be downloaded below, or found on our website. Once completed you can email your completed application to hr@learningat.uk  If you would l ike  to request a paper copy, please email hr@learningat.uk. Please note –   we do not accept CVs.

If you would like more information or to discuss the role further, please contact the school on 01752 706384

Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 10th June 2022

Interviews: In the week commencing 20th June 2022

With eight individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.  Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.