Emotional Learning Support Assistant (ELSA)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Worcester is seeking an Emotional Learning Support Assistant to join their Internal Alternative Provision Team. The role involves supporting students facing challenges in school, ensuring their safety and helping them reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will be proactive, skilled in communication, and committed to equal opportunities. Ongoing training and professional development are provided, making this a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about education.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with Secondary School students preferred but not necessary.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and flexibility required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Work as part of a team of Emotional Learning Support Assistants.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Multi-tasking

Education

Good levels of literacy

Good levels of numeracy

Job description

Emotional Learning Support Assistant (ELSA)

Pay Scale NJC 5-6

Start Date: As soon as possible

Working Hours – 35 hours per week (30 minutes for lunch)

8.00am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Term Time plus one week to cover Teaching Education Days

We are seeking an Emotional Learning Support Assistant to join our Internal Alternative Provision Team. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of ELSAs, and provision leads being responsible to the Internal Alternative Provision Director and Pastoral Deputy Headteacher.

The candidate will be dynamic, able to think on their feet, proactive, skilled at multi-tasking and a confident communicator. You will have the drive to ensure that every student at Bishop Perowne is safe and supported to reach their full potential by identifying and removing any barriers to learning. Some of our students find the daily challenges of school more difficult than others and we are looking for a colleague who has the skills, ideas and strategies to support them.

Ongoing training and professional development is given.

Previous experience of working with Secondary School students or within an alternative provision is preferred but not necessary, as the right candidate for our students is paramount. Good levels of literacy and numeracy are essential, together with a commitment to equal opportunities, flexibility, discretion and a willingness to support our students.

An application form can be obtained from Mrs K J Wigley, the Headteacher’s P.A. at the school or via telephoning 01905 746804. Informal contact with the College is welcomed. Applications must be made via an Application Form available from the College, together with a covering letter.

Closing date for receiving applications: 9.00am, Monday 2^nd June 2025

Interviews: w/c Monday 2^nd June 2025

Bishop Perowne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare Disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from Teaching
Right to Work Satisfactory References
Suitability to Work with Children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.