Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) (Term Time Only 3 weeks)
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,493.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 23493 - 23493 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2025 |
| Location: | Walsall, WS2 8ES |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SEP20250675 |
Summary
Help Students Thrive - Make a Real Difference Are you passionate about supporting young people to develop confidence, resilience, and the skills to succeed? Do you have the specialist knowledge to support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? If so, Walsall College wants to hear from you. We are recruiting an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to deliver targeted SEMH support, assess student needs, design and deliver interventions, and coach colleagues to strengthen SEMH strategies across the college. You will work with students, parents/carers, and external professionals to ensure all learners thrive in an inclusive environment and are prepared for the next stage of education, employment, or adult life. <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%">About the Role Term Time Only + 3 Weeks (39 weeks per year)Deliver 1:1 and small group SEMH interventionsCoach and advise staff on SEMH strategiesSupport SEND admissions, EHCP reviews, and multi-agency collaborationMaintain accurate records and produce high-quality resourcesContribute to cross-college initiatives to enhance student wellbeing <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%">Who We’re Looking For Essential:Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with SENDSkilled in delivering, assessing, and evaluating SEMH interventionsAbility to coach/advice colleagues on SEMH strategiesExcellent interpersonal skills and professional conductReflective practitioner able to adapt within a supervised frameworkRelevant specialist qualifications, including mandatory completion of accredited ELSA training and ongoing professional supervisionLevel 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and/or HLTA statusAccredited ELSA training (or willingness to complete) Desirable:Experience in post-16 educationExperience contributing to cross-college initiatives or SEMH projectsExperience working with external agencies to support complex needs <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%">In Return, We Offer: Competitive salaries and generous West Midlands Pension Fund contributions (21% employer contributions)Outstanding staff training and team-building programmesZEST Health & Wellbeing initiative for staffCycle to Work scheme and staff discountsSimply Health care scheme and Employee Assistance ProgrammeReward and recognition programmeState-of-the-art campuses with industry-standard facilitiesAccess to ‘The Hub’ Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic, and The Littleton Restaurant <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%">General Information Walsall College is committed to equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. We are also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks and an Enhanced DBS Check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for a role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.