HLTA - ELSA - Independent School - PERM - £18k to £20k

DescriptionHLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant - ELSA - Social Emotional Mental Health - Small Independent School
Permanent - Term Time Only - £18,000 to £20,000
I am recruiting for a small independent alternative provision catering for 11-16 year olds where the pupils who attend have been placed at the school by the Local Education Authority
Their primary area of need will be Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs [SEMH].
We are looking for an HLTA with Emotional Literacy Support Assistant qualification or experience, or who is willing to train as an ELSA
Most pupils will come to us having had previous negative experience of school, resulting in emotional based school avoidance for many
As a result, most will have been out of school for some time, and many will join us late in their secondary educational career.
The school offers a very flexible, low demand, low arousal environment where pupils are at the centre of their learning choices
This will equip them to feel empowered and safe within the environment.
HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Higher Learning Teaching Assistant
The hours are be 8.00am - 4.00pm with one additional hour per week for meetings
This is a term-time only position, plus Inset days.
You will need to have:
the ability to develop positive relationships, so children feel safe and nurtured
the ability to demonstrate high levels of emotional wellbeing, remaining calm in the face of any challenges
be a team player with excellent communication skills
be flexible and ready for the challenge of working in a growing school
be energetic, creative and is committed to making a difference;This is an excellent Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunity for a dedicated person who should be a good communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills, a good sense of humour and a flexible approach
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you
Hours: 8.00 - 4.00 pm Monday - Friday plus 1 hour per week for meetings
If you would like to apply please send your CV to | or contact me on [phone number removed]
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£20,000
Egham, Surrey
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