EL Support assistant

Do you hold an ELSA qualification? Are you searching for a fulfilling position within a mainstream school? Can you start straight away? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a qualified ELSA to provide support within a mainstream school, working with a pupil who has an EHCP. This is a full-time, term-time role for the remainder of the current academic year initially, with the possibility of a permanent or fixed-term position for the right candidate.

An Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) is a trained teaching assistant who focuses on supporting children’s emotional and social development, typically under the supervision of an Educational Psychologist. The role involves planning and delivering tailored interventions, either one-to-one or in small groups, to address areas such as anxiety, bereavement, anger management, and building positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering Interventions: Design and lead personalised, evidence-based sessions aimed at developing emotional regulation and social skills.
• Assessment & Tracking: Establish clear, measurable targets, monitor progress, and keep accurate, confidential records of all support provided.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to review progress and maintain a consistent support approach.
• Pastoral Care: Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and provide guidance for those experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Supervision: Attend regular supervision sessions with an Educational Psychologist.

Person Specification:

• Empathy & Patience: A calm, caring, and approachable nature with the ability to stay composed in challenging situations.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children in an educational environment is desirable.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Creativity: Capable of creating engaging and varied resources to support emotional development.
• Qualifications: Accredited ELSA training is required.
• Initiative: Able to work independently and take a proactive approach.

If you meet the criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please contact Grace on 0121 252 1100 or email grace.arkell@teachingpersonnel with your updated CV, or apply now.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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