ELSA SPECIALIST LEARNING FACILITATOR / TEACHING ASSISTANT

REIGATE COLLEGE; Reigate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate ELSA qualified Specialist Learning Facilitator/Teaching Assistant. This role involves providing essential support to students with varying learning needs, acting as a mentor to peers, and ensuring a positive learning environment. With both full-time and part-time options available, this position offers flexibility while allowing you to make a significant impact on students' lives. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering a supportive educational atmosphere, where your contributions will be valued and appreciated. If you're enthusiastic about helping students thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with teenagers is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to communicate confidently with young adults is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide ELSA support to students and assist in learning.
• Act as a mentor to other Learning Facilitators.

Skills

ELSA qualification

Mentoring

Communication with teenagers

Flexibility

Education

Relevant educational background

Job description

ELSA SPECIALIST LEARNING FACILITATOR / TEACHING ASSISTANT

Full or part-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Hours: Full-time - 8.45am to 4.15pm, Monday to Friday, with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break each day (79.34%), or Part-time - 8.45am to 4.15pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break each day (47.60%)

Salary: Full-time, term-time only (79.34%) is from £20,499.87 to £21,035.41 per annum (FTE £25,838 to £26,513). Part-time, term-time only (47.60%) is from £12,298.89 to £12,620.19 (FTE £25,838 to £26,513).

The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated ELSA qualified Specialist Learning Facilitator/Teaching Assistant to join the College’s Learning Support Department. The successful applicant will be required to provide ELSA support to students in addition to other Specialist Learning Facilitator duties.

You will act as a mentor and critical friend to other Learning Facilitators, ensuring that they are able to meet the demands of their role.

The post is available immediately on a permanent, full or part-time, term-time only basis (39 weeks per year). The hours of work are either: -

Full-time - 8.45am to 4.15pm, Monday to Friday, with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break each day (79.34%), or Part-time - 8.45am to 4.15pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break each day (47.60%)

Previous experience of working with teenagers is desirable, but not essential. The post holder will spend a significant amount of the working day interacting with students, so the ability to feel confident in the presence of and communicating with young adults is essential. The role requires an appreciation of working within an educational context supporting learning.

The post holder will be required to work with students with mild to complex learning needs. The post requires commitment and flexibility in the approach to work, with the ability to remain calm at all times. You will be required to attend our 3 Open Evenings in the autumn term for which time off in lieu will be given.

The Department is made up of a variety of roles including Learning Facilitators who extensively provide one to one support to learners with EHCPs, and Specialist Learning Facilitators who hold and utilise a specific qualification, such as ELSA or Exam Access arrangements. The job description is standardised for a Specialist Learning Facilitator, but for this particular post, the specialism is for ELSA.

Please see www.reigate.ac.uk/jobs for further details and an application form. Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday 19 May 2025.

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.