Emotional Literacy Support Assistant

Salary: £22,671 per annum, pro rata

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week, term time only

The vacancy

Care to Join Us?

We currently have exciting opportunities for passionate, dedicated and skilled Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs). We have various hours available, please detail your availability in your application form.

The information below provides more detail about the role and you may also wish to learn a little more about working for South Hampshire College Group by viewing the below video.

We offer great benefits including;

Employer pension contribution of 27.1%.
Regular training and development.

Duties:

To assist in the support and inclusion of students with SEMH and SEND.
To support the development of student's emotional literacy and social skills through specific and targeted intervention.
To support students’ academic and social communication needs and to support positive social and emotional well-being, enabling them to engage in learning in and out of the college environment.

Skills/experience:

Experience of supporting students/young people with specific additional needs
Proven experience of dealing with behavioural issues and having the resilience required to deal with these challenging situations effectively
Understanding of SEND Code of practice
Ability to build trusting relationship with students, their parents/carers and other stakeholders
Ability to work calmly under pressure and ensure that deadlines are met whilst maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude

Qualifications:

Minimum GCSE grade 4 / C in English & Maths or equivalent.
Level 3 qualification or higher in a learning difficulties/disabilities related qualification

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