Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (Elsa) /Therapy Lead

335 hours per week, term time

To start as soon as possible

The SEN Department at Raynes Park High School is in the process of expanding the existing team in order to cater for the current level of students with a Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND). We are seeking to appoint a full‐time HLTA SEN Lead (Year 7 & Year 8), Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) /Therapy Lead and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work closely with the Head of Inclusion and Assistant SENCo to provide specialist support and enhance outcomes for our students.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about inclusion with the desire to maintain the highest standards of provision for students with SEND. The ideal candidate/s would also be committed to continued professional development through the many opportunities offered by the school.

Raynes Park High School is a vibrant, student-focused 11–19 secondary school rated “Good” by Ofsted in January 2019. We foster a strong community and have great pride in our students and their achievements. Whilst the students are at the centre of everything we do, we recognise and value our dedicated and committed staff. We are actively seeking ways to enable our staff to achieve a balance between the exacting demands of their profession and their lives outside work. Above all, we aim to ensure that every student is inspired to learn and achieves the best they can as a result of exceptional teaching and learning.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website www.raynespark.merton.sch.uk. If you would like to arrange a tour of the school or if you have any questions or queries about the school or this position, please telephone the school on 020 8946 4112 or email us at humanresources@raynespark.merton.sch.uk.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 9.00am

Interview date: Monday 22nd April 2024

We reserve the right to interview strong candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application early.

Raynes Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, online search checks, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references