ELSA Emotional Literacy Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Crawley is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organized ELSA. This role involves working closely with children to deliver intervention programs, demonstrating a strong commitment to their welfare and development. Candidates should have experience in group settings and a passion for improving children's lives. The school offers a supportive team environment, ensuring a high quality learning culture. Interested applicants should email their application to the school office and are encouraged to visit the school.

Benefits

Supportive and skilled colleagues

Welcoming school environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with behavior management techniques is desirable.
• Organisational skills and a positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intervention programmes to groups of children.
• Contribute to team development and support children.
• Maintain a high level of care and respect in interactions.

Skills

Experience of working with groups of children

Passion for improving lives

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Effective communication

Education

Suitable qualification for ELSA or willingness to train

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Woodgate Primary School is committed to providing the highest quality learning for all children. We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and enthusiastic ELSA.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with groups of children;
• Be expected to deliver intervention programmes to groups of children.
• Have a passion and motivation for improving the lives of all children;
• Have an optimistic attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;
• Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment and the ability to use initiative;
• Be patient and able to stay calm and listen and value children's views;
• Be able to work as part of a team and be expected to contribute to its development;
• Have the ability to strictly maintain confidentiality;
• Be suitably qualified for the post of ELSA or willingness to undertake training;
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Have experience with some behaviour management techniques.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• Wonderful children who thrive in a high quality learning culture;
• Skilled and friendly colleagues who strive to do the best for the children in their care;
• A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other.

Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01444 461329 or [e-mail]. Alternatively, further information and an application form are available on our website https://www.woodgateprimary.school/.

Please email your completed application form and covering letter to [e-mail]. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Closing date and shortlisting: Friday 9th January 2026 at 9am.

Interviews: TBC.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.