Job Title: Emotional Literacy Teaching Assistant Location: Andover, Hampshire Pay: £100 to £110 per day PAYE Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated Emotional Literacy Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team a secondary school in Andover, Hampshire. The successful candidate will work full-time from 8.15 am to 4.20 pm, with a competitive daily pay rate of £100 - £110. As an integral part of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities team, you will provide tailored support to students, aiding in their emotional and social development. Your primary role will be to implement strategies and interventions that enhance emotional literacy among our pupils, ensuring they have the skills to understand and manage their emotions effectively. Responsibilities: - Work closely with the SEND team to identify students who require emotional literacy support and create individualised plans to address their needs. - Deliver one-to-one and small group sessions focusing on emotional regulation, empathy, self-awareness, and other aspects of emotional literacy. - Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers, SEND coordinators, and parents as necessary. - Establish a trusting rapport with students, encouraging a safe and positive learning environment where they feel supported and understood. - Assist in the adaptation of learning materials to make them accessible for students with diverse emotional needs. - Participate in training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in emotional literacy support. Requirements: - An ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) qualification or relevant experience working with children in an emotional literacy capacity. - Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with educators, parents, and external agencies. - Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting student well-being and personal development. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>