Emotional Literacy Support Assistant

Your new companyHays are working with schools, with a vision to be an exceptional creative education family opening doors, opening minds and changing lives. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for children and young people whether they are within SEND provisions or mainstream schools. Now is an exciting time to join us as we are in search of an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant to work in our SEND Provision.This opportunity is challenging as much as it is rewarding and will allow you to support children with emotional and behavioural difficulties to enable them to effectively access the curriculum.Your new roleAs an ELSA your new will include:

• To work with individuals or groups of CYP who are experiencing difficulties with emotional literacy or other aspects of EP or home life.
• To establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with the CYP, and to be available to offer individual support and someone for a CYP to talk to.
• To plan and deliver individualised programmes of support for CYP to develop their emotional literacy
• To liaise with Teachers and other support staff about the needs and progress of CYP receiving support.
• To support the SENDCo: organise the support staff and cover; attend and supervise Hydrotherapy Swimming Sessions; manage CYP transitions at the start and end of the day, in and out of the EP

What you'll need to succeedAs an ELSA, you will need to have:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant to post
• Attended and completed ELSA training
• Previous ELSA experience
• Practical experience of supporting CYP with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a Primary setting
• Experience in the implementation of behaviour management strategies.

What you'll get in returnAs a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive:A Day rate of up to £200 per day in addition to holiday payAccess to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals.£250 vouchers once you've worked with hays for 20 days.£250 vouchers for referring a friend who completes 20 days' work via HaysRegular salary through our guaranteed schemeFree CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals.Flexibility - We can offer temporary short term, long term or permanent work What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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