At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' emotional and learning needs through targeted interventions.
- Company: Join Catmose College, a high-performing secondary school with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Professional development, flexible hours, and a welcoming workplace.
- Other info: Enjoy term-time working and opportunities across multiple schools.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in ELSA or similar roles is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 26559 - 26559 £ per year.
We are seeking a motivated, confident, and highly capable Emotional, Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to join our passionate and inclusive team at Catmose College, a high-performing secondary school within the Rutland and District Schools' Federation. This is a varied, rewarding, and highly visible role, suited to someone with relevant experience (typically a minimum of two years) and an appropriate professional qualification. The successful candidate will work closely with young people in a secondary school setting and will be committed to supporting students’ learning, wellbeing and personal development. The Senior Teaching Assistant’s primary focus is on student support and intervention for ELSA. This role emphasises inclusion, wellbeing, and removing barriers to learning. If you have prior training in ELSA, or equivalent, this would be an advantage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing targeted one-to-one and small-group ELSA interventions, including support for:
- Students with additional learning needs
- Anxiety and emotional regulation
- Social, emotional and mental health support (ELSA-informed approaches)
- Keeping accurate records and trackers relating to ELSA
- Working closely with teachers, SEND, and pastoral teams to support student progress and wellbeing
- Promoting positive behaviour for learning and inclusive classroom practice
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
- A clear step-up role with responsibility and professional trust
- A comprehensive induction programme and high-quality continued professional development
- Term-time working with all Federation school holidays
- Opportunities to work across schools within the Federation for broader experience
Above all, we are looking for someone who is resilient, reflective and deeply committed to supporting young people to succeed.
WHY JOIN CATMOSE
Catmose College offers a modern, technology-rich learning environment, including:
- A culture of high expectations, professionalism and collaboration
- As part of the Rutland and District Schools’ Federation (Catmose College, Catmose Primary and Harington School), staff benefit from:
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
- The chance to work across different age ranges and settings
STAFF BENEFITS
In addition to a welcoming and inclusive workplace, we offer:
- A strong commitment to professional development
- Priority admission for staff children to Catmose College
- Membership of the Government Pension Scheme
- A subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery
- Complimentary lunch on staff training days
- Wide opportunities to support trips, enrichment and extracurricular activities
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Claire Pugh (Vice Principal) via email cpugh@catmosecollege.com.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.
This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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