About this role
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 sessionsProviding targeted one‑to‑one and small‑group ELSA interventions, including support for:Students with additional learning needsAnxiety and emotional regulationSocial, emotional and mental health support (ELSA‑informed approaches)Keeping accurate records and trackers relating to ELSAWorking closely with teachers, SEND, and pastoral teams to support student progress and wellbeingPromoting positive behaviour for learning and inclusive classroom practiceWHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
Aclear step‑up rolewith responsibility and professional trustAcomprehensive induction programmeand high‑quality continued professional developmentTerm‑time working withall Federation school holidaysOpportunities to work across schools within the Federation for broader experienceAbove 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 laboratoriesExcellent ICT provisionA culture of high expectations, professionalism and collaborationAs part of theRutland and District Schools’ Federation(Catmose College, Catmose Primary and Harington School), staff benefit from:
Astrong, supportive professional communityExcellent opportunities forcareer development and progressionThe chance to work across different age ranges and settings