Do you have a strong commitment to nurturing children's emotional well-being and helping them thrive both academically and personally? We are seeking to appoint an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to join us and work across Penbridge Schools and make a positive impact on our pupils' lives. As an ELSA, you will work closely with pupils, teachers, and parents to support the emotional and social development of our children. You will provide one-on-one and group support to help students develop emotional literacy skills and implement tailored interventions to address specific emotional and social needs. Additionally, you will monitor and assess pupils' progress and adjusting support plans as needed. You will maintain accurate records and report on students' progress documenting their development.There may also be a requirement to work with pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs throughout the Key Stages. Key responsibilities: Support pupils with physical, emotional, and/or educational needs in accordance with school policy to meet the School’s aims Plan and deliver individualised programmes of support for children to develop their emotional literacy Develop and deliver emotional literacy programs and activities. Promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem, and improve independent working in pupils Liaise with external agencies and professionals when necessary What you will need to succeed: Experience working with Primary aged children is essential An ELSA Qualification would be desirable, or the willingness to undertake training Strong understanding of child development and emotionally literacy Ability to raise aspirations to ensure the best possible outcomes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be a team player who can work collaboratively as part of a team About You About Us Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School. The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit. The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll. “Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted Find out more about our story at: Ethos & Values, Penbridge School At Penbridge School, we are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education. We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities. Thinking Schools Academy Trust The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Learn more about our Vision and Values here What our Trust will offer you: Competitive Pay Scales Performance Related Pay : We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance. Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust. Training: Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses. Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings. Staff Wellbeing Focus : Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers. TSTARS Staff Recognition : You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff. Refer a Friend : Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme. TSAT Benefits portal : a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers. Next steps: If you are interested in working at our small and friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today! Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. To arrange an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school please contact Sarah Arthur on [email protected] We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [email protected]