Emotional Literacy Support Assistant ELSA

Job Description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one dayless a week (or equivalent).4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!Job Title: Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West MidlandsSalary: Up to £22,000 per annumHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:15am-3:45pm except for Monday 4:30pmContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK applicants only.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for aEmotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)to join our close-knit team at The Wenlock School.About the roleTo assist in the support and inclusion of pupils with autism/SEMH and a wide range of SEND within the school. The ages of the pupils involved will be from 7 to 18 range. You will need to support the development of pupils’ emotional literacy and social skillsthrough specific and targeted intervention. You will support pupils’ academic and social communication needs (linked to diagnosis) and to support positive social and emotional well-being, enabling them to engage in learning in and out of the school environment.You will be working under the direction/instruction of the Head of English. The Head of English will take overall responsibility for the progress of pupils within the setting but you will be required to carry out ‘specified work’ under their direction, whichmay take place in the classroom with small groups and/or delivering 1:1 learning.This role requires the ability to fulfil all aspects of Language and Literacy with confidence and fluency in English, in order to support our young people at The Wenlock School to interact effectively in the world around them, express themselves and communicateconfidently. This support will allow pupils to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in: Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing.Main duties and responsibilities:To work under instruction/guidance to enable access to learning by:

• Attending to the welfare and care of pupils;
• Delivering pre-determined learning/care/support programmes;
• Implementing literacy programme;
• Assisting with the planning cycle;
• Undertaking general clerical/administrative support for the department that supports programmes/interventions.
• To assist teaching staff in the classroom by working 1-1 with learners or in small groups

Qualifications Required

• Appropriate ELSA experience & qualifications

About usThe Wenlock School opened in September 2018. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autismor demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.You will contribute to making The Wenlock School an Outstanding provision and a leading light for our young people and their families. The uniqueness of every pupil is recognised and valued at The Wenlock School and our curriculum embraces the community,from which it exists, recognising and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our growing cohort. Through our curriculum, we develop the essential knowledge, skills and understanding, which are the building blocks for later life.Our curriculum encompasses not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that our pupils are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that we can provide. Our aim is toenrich every pupils school experience by creating an environment where they are encouraged to succeed and be the best they can be. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enablingpupils to recognise their potential.Why join Acorn EducationBenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.#1