Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
Wiltshire College & University Centre Lackham Campus

Do you have experience supporting young people with emotional wellbeing and social development

Or are you passionate about helping learners build confidence resilience and positive relationships

If youre looking for a role where you can make a real impact every day this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career in education offering stability work-life balance and the chance to support students in overcoming emotional barriers to learning and personal growth.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and play a key role in supporting students emotional wellbeing in a supportive inclusive and student-focused environment.

What We Offer

Salary: 23247 rising to 23734 per year (Full time equivalent 25304 - 25835 per year)

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Term Time Only 364 weeks per year

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks

Outstanding Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
30 days pro rata annual leave 8 pro rata bank holidays
2-week pro rata paid Christmas closure
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential support
Free on-site gyms at several campuses
Discounts on shopping technology travel & more
Cycle-to-Work scheme
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Additional perks including discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attractions

A stable supportive role with benefits designed for your wellbeing financial security and career growth.

What Youll Do

Deliver emotional literacy and wellbeing support to learners through 1:1 and small group interventions
Support students in developing emotional awareness self-esteem resilience and coping strategies
Work with learners experiencing anxiety SEMH needs low confidence behavioural challenges or barriers to engagement
Help students build positive relationships communication skills and emotional regulation techniques
Liaise with teaching staff safeguarding teams parents/carers and external professionals where appropriate
Maintain accurate records of interventions progress and learner outcomes
Contribute to learner support plans and wellbeing strategies
Promote a safe inclusive and nurturing learning environment that enables students to thrive

What Youll Bring

An ELSA qualification orbe willing to work towards one

A Level 3 or equivalent qualification in supporting learners with additional needs or be willing to work towards one

Experience supporting children young people or vulnerable individuals in education youth work wellbeing SEN support or a similar setting
Understanding of emotional wellbeing SEMH needs and barriers to learning
A calm empathetic and student-centred approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build positive trusting relationships with learners
Commitment to safeguarding inclusion and student wellbeing

Why Choose This Path

Make a meaningful difference supporting learners who need it most without:

High-pressure corporate environments
Unpredictable or unsociable hours
Physically demanding shift work

Enjoy a career with purpose stability and the opportunity to truly change lives.

Make a difference every day

If youre ready to be part of a supportive team and help students build confidence resilience and emotional wellbeing wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 31/05/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDHIGH

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.