Emotional Literacy Support Assistant
Brixham College
Torbay
- £7,931 - £9,242 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- £7,931 - £9,242 (FTE £22,177 - £25,843)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 October 2023
Job overview
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Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
Salary: TSAT Pay Group 2 £7,931 - £9,242 (FTE £22,177 - £25,843)
Hours per week: 15 hour per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 5 INSET days)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: November 2023
Closing Date:29 October 2023
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Brixham College are seeking to appoint an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to support pupils with physical, emotional and/or educational needs in accordance with school policy to meet the School’s Aims. There may also be a requirement to work with pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs throughout the Key Stages.
The successful candidate will assist in planning programmes of work to support students in learning specific new skills or coping strategies, helping them to understand their emotions and respect the feelings of those around them. The ELSA will plan and deliver individualised programmes of support for students to develop their emotional literacy. They will also discuss with, and report back to, the teacher and Inclusion Team on the planning and assessment of groups and individuals.
Brixham College is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school located in Torbay. The College is committed to serving our local community, championing inclusion, and seeking innovative ways to engage students and their families. To find out more about our school click here.
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Our Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth.We?believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
- Think about their Thinking
- Be their Best self
- Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
View our Trust videoto gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and click hereto read more about our Trust
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What our Trust will offer you:
- The opportunity to join a growing organisation during an extremely exciting time, with the opportunity for progression as the Trust grows in size.
- Excellent CPD opportunities across the Trust, wherever you are in your career.
- Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of Brixham College and Plympton Academy.
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
- Focus on staff wellbeing, including Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Free parking in our staff car park
- Refer a Friend scheme, where you will be financially compensated for referring friends to the Trust
- Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Next Steps
If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal chat with the line manager of this position please contact Laura Strong (Laura.Strong@brixhamcollege.tsat.uk).
If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers siteplease click here to submit an application via Microsoft Forms
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
About Brixham College
• Brixham College is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed and inclusive comprehensive school with some 1100 students.
• The hard work of our teaching and support staff always shines through in the people our students become.
• Our learning community is represented by student ambassadors, prefects and a student council to give our children a voice and ensure individuals are always heard.
• Brixham College is Torbay’s designated Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) provision within a secondary school setting and is committed to creating an Autism-friendly future.
• We believe there are no limits to learning and no ceiling on achievement.
• We aim to build on our students’ strengths and equip them with the skills and knowledge so that they go out into the world ready for life’s challenges with a little piece of Brixham College in their hearts.
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