ELSA

Location

Stockport, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Stockport Local Authority

Cheadle Catholic Junior School

Conway Road

Cheadle Hulme

SK86DB

ELSA ( Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)/ Teaching Assistant – Scale 4

Required for ASAP 2024

Hours: 25hrs per week, term time only

The Governing Body of Cheadle Catholic Junior School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to join the staff team. The main role of the post as ELSA to support children in improving their emotional literacy, resilience and coping strategies, building their self-esteem so that they can be happy and successful and able to go on to secondary school with every chance of succeeding in life.  You will work closely with our SENCO, Wellbeing Team and class teachers.

Skills and qualifications:

· An ELSA qualification (or qualification in a related subject area) is essential

Knowledge and Experience:

· Experience of supporting children with special educational needs is essential

· Experience working with young people with emotional literacy needs is essential

· Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures

· Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.

· Knowledge of/experience in working with young people with trauma, attachment or ACEs is desirable

· Can establish close working relationships with staff, parents and other agencies, enabling positive solutions to be found

· Is discreet and respects confidentiality

We offer the successful candidate:

· The opportunity to work in an oversubscribed, well-respected school with a strong Catholic ethos

· A friendly and supportive team of highly dedicated staff

· Enthusiastic and very well-behaved children who are eager to learn and make positive contributions

· Extremely supportive parents and governors

· An exciting opportunity for professional development, including attendance at relevant courses and the opportunity to network with other ELSAs locally

For further information please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Fender - [email protected]

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The successful candidates will be required to sign the CES contract. All applications must be completed using the CES application form.

Closing Date:    Friday 15 th March 2024 12 noon

Interview Date: TBC

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Salary

£14.74k per annum