Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / ELSA

As a HLTA / ELSA, you'll play a key role in supporting both the educational and emotional development of our students. Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider school staff, you'll deliver high-quality learning experiences and targeted emotional literacy interventions that help students thrive both academically and personally.

You'll support classroom learning, provide individual and small-group interventions, and help embed positive approaches to emotional wellbeing and behaviour across the school.

Delivering high-quality educational activities and learning experiences that support students to achieve their full potential

Planning and delivering individual and small-group emotional literacy interventions tailored to students' needs

Supporting teachers with positive behaviour strategies, emotional regulation approaches and wellbeing initiatives

Leading classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring continuity of learning and support

Monitoring and recording progress against EHCP outcomes and emotional literacy targets

Contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of ELSA programmes and interventions

Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and positive relationships throughout the school community

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and who understands the importance of emotional wellbeing in helping students succeed.

You will have:

An ELSA qualification, Level 5 qualification or Mental Health First Aid training

Experience working with children and young people with autism and additional needs

Experience supporting emotional literacy, wellbeing and mental health interventions

A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Experience managing and supporting a range of behaviours, including behaviours that challenge

Knowledge of SEN, ADHD, ASD and related needs

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including experience working with families and external professionals

Experience supporting young people with emotional literacy needs

Documents

HLTA ELSA JD new.pdf (85.84 KB)