ELSA Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Hull is seeking an experienced ELSA Teaching Assistant to lead intervention work in a specialist market-weighton school setting. The role focuses on delivering targeted ELSA sessions to students aged 11–16 with SEMH and SEND needs, fostering emotional regulation and resilience.

The successful candidate will join a small, nurturing environment that prioritises bespoke therapeutic support and strong staff collaboration to help pupils re-engage with education and achieve their

Qualifications

• Must have either previous experience delivering ELSA interventions or hold an ELSA qualification.
• Previous experience working with SEMH and/or SEND students.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour with empathy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver targeted ELSA interventions on an individual and small-group basis.
• Support students with SEMH, anxiety, emotional regulation and social development.
• Build trusted, positive relationships with young people.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to identify needs and monitor progress.
• Contribute to a calm, nurturing and supportive school environment.
• Adapt interventions to meet individual student needs.

Skills

ELSA experience

SEMH/SEND

Emotion regulation

Relationship-building

Job description

ELSA Teaching Assistant - Lead Intervention
Location: Market Weighton | Full-Time (YO43)
Pay Rate: Depends on experience (£100-£130 a day)

GSL Education Hull are currently seeking an experienced and nurturing ELSA Teaching Assistant to join a small specialist school in Market Weighton, supporting young people aged 11-16 with SEMH and additional SEND needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ELSA-trained Teaching Assistant to take a lead role in delivering targeted Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) interventions, helping students develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and positive relationships.

The school provides a bespoke, therapeutic and person-centred learning environment, where strong relationships and understanding are central to helping young people re-engage with education and achieve their potential.

About the school:

• Specialist independent school supporting young people aged 11-16with SEMH and associated SEND needs.
• A small, nurturing and highly personalised environment, where strong relationships, trust and emotional wellbeing are at the heart of learning.
• The school provides bespoke therapeutic support and interventions, helping students develop resilience, independence, emotional regulation and confidence.
• Students benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum, alongside opportunities to develop practical and life skills for adulthood.
• Ofsted rated Good, with positive outcomes across the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management

The Role as a ELSA Learning Support Assistant:

• Lead and deliver targeted ELSA interventions on an individual and small-group basis.
• Support students with SEMH, anxiety, emotional regulation and social development.
• Build trusted, positive relationships with young people.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to identify needs and monitor progress.
• Contribute to a calm, nurturing and supportive school environment.
• Adapt interventions to meet individual student needs.

The Ideal ELSA Teaching Assistant will:

• Must have either previous experience delivering ELSA interventions or hold an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) qualification.
• Previous experience working with SEMH and/or SEND students.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour with empathy and consistency.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for young people.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ELSA TA, HLTA, pastoral practitioner or special