Librarian & Emotional Literacy Support Lead (ELSA)

Point 13 Jobs; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School lunch

Workplace pension (DC)

Job summary

The Pilgrims’ School is seeking a Librarian/Emotional Literacy Support Assistant to lead the school library and provide targeted wellbeing support to pupils with additional needs.

You will manage the library day-to-day, promote reading for pleasure, curate resources for the English department, and deliver 1:1 and small group emotional literacy interventions. The role is permanent and term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in educational/pastoral/library settings.
• Willingness to complete ELSA training if not already qualified.
• Strong understanding of child development and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the school library and create an inclusive learning environment.
• Promote a reading culture and prioritise reading for pleasure.
• Oversee cataloguing, stock selection and library systems; supervise pupil Library Assistants.
• Support English and curriculum with curated library resources.
• Provide targeted emotional literacy and wellbeing interventions (1:1 and small groups).
• Maintain confidential records of interventions and pupil progress.
• Liaise with wellbeing and teaching staff to safeguard and advocate pupil welfare.
• Provide a safe, supportive environment for pupils.
• Design and review interventions and report progress to staff and parents.
• Support staff in embedding literacy across the curriculum.

Skills

Experience with children

ELSA qualification

Child development knowledge

Reading for pleasure

Literacy support

Interpersonal skills

Organisation & admin

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Safeguarding commitment

Education

ELSA training/qualification

Job description

The Pilgrims’ School is seeking a Librarian/Emotional Literacy Support Assistant to lead the school library and provide targeted wellbeing support to pupils with additional needs.

You will manage the library day-to-day, promote reading for pleasure, curate resources for the English department, and deliver 1:1 and small group emotional literacy interventions. The role is permanent and term-time only.