Emotional Literacy Support Assistant who is ELSA trained, and can connect with students with warmth, empathy, and consistency, is required to be a Forest School Champion at a thriving secondary school within a well-established Academy Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.
Forest School Training provided – If you already have Forest School experience, then great! If not, you must be willing to undergo the relevant training.
SALARY: £26,818 per annum FTE / Actual Salary £23,001 (based on 37 hours per week, term time only) + Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Term Time Only)
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm, Term Time Only (39 Weeks). Flexibility for fewer hours and different start/finish times can be accommodated for the right candidate.
JOB OVERVIEW
Are you passionate about emotional wellbeing, creative interventions, and the outdoors?
Do you believe in nurturing the whole child and helping young people build resilience, confidence, and connection?
If so, please read on!
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant who is ELSA trained and can connect with students with warmth, empathy, and consistency.
As the dedicated Emotional Literacy Support Assistant, you will ideally have Forest School expertise – but if not, you will have the willingness to undertake the relevant training to become a vital part of the pastoral team.
This role involves working 1:1 and in small groups to support students’ emotional development through calming mindfulness sessions, activities around a campfire, or structured interventions for anxiety, self-esteem, and more.
DUTIES
* Deliver high-quality ELSA sessions tailored to students' needs
* Run engaging Forest School activities that promote resilience and wellbeing
* Support students experiencing anxiety, friendship issues, bereavement, and more
* Be a go-to adult offering kindness, structure, and strategies to thrive
* Work closely with families, teaching staff, and external agencies
* Help shape the whole-school wellbeing culture
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* ELSA trained
* Forest School experience and creativity (or willingness to undergo training)
* Understanding of emotional literacy and trauma-informed care
* Ability to connect with students with warmth, empathy, and consistency
* Proactive, reliable, and professional in record-keeping and communication
Benefits for the successful candidate include:
* A supportive and passionate pastoral team
* Ongoing supervision and CPD opportunities
* Opportunities to help shape the wellbeing and inclusion vision
* A school culture that values emotional development as much as academic progress
Additional Benefits
* Welcoming, supportive colleagues
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* High-quality CPD program
* Opportunities for career progression
* Free on-site car park
* Good transport links
* Workplace Pension Scheme
* Staff membership at the on-site Leisure Centre
* Cycle-to-Work scheme
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo DBS checks and other employment checks.
We reserve the right to close vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13515
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