ELSA Senior Teaching Assistant

ELSA SENIOR TEACHING ASSISTANT Inspiring Learning. Shaping Futures.Making a Difference Every Day. 32.92 hours per week, plus 1 training day a year of 6.5 hours. Term-time only (37 weeks per annum).Pay scale 4 (Points 19 – 22) £33,847 – £35,655 full time equivalent.Actual salary (74.49% pro rata) £25,213 – £26,559 per annumPreferred hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am to 3.40pm (Flexibility considered)Start date: October 2026 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 Delivering pre‑planned ELSA sessions 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 Aclear step‑up rolewith responsibility and professional trust Acomprehensive induction programmeand high‑quality continued professional development Term‑time working withall Federation school holidays Opportunities to work across schools within the Federation for broader experience Above all, we are looking for someone who isresilient, reflective and deeply committed to supporting young people to succeed. WHY JOIN CATMOSE Catmose College offers amodern, technology‑rich learning environment,including: Purpose‑built science laboratories Excellent ICT provision A culture of high expectations, professionalism and collaboration As part of theRutland and District Schools’ Federation(Catmose College, Catmose Primary and Harington School), staff benefit from: Astrong, supportive professional community Excellent opportunities forcareer development and progression The chance to work across different age ranges and settings