ELSA Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive special school in Patchway, Bristol as an ELSA Teaching Assistant. This full-time role emphasizes emotional support, collaboration with teaching staff, and dedication to fostering a nurturing learning environment for pupils with a range of special educational needs. Qualifications in ELSA and experience within a primary school are essential. Flexible working opportunities and continuous professional development are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Exclusive vacancies within local Schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experience working with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Strong understanding of supporting pupils with SEND.
• Resilience and ability to adapt to different classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of lessons alongside the class teacher.
• Provide emotional support and promote positive social interactions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure pupil well-being.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Nurturing

Education

ELSA (Emotional Language Support Assistant)

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

ELSA Teaching Assistant - Special School, Patchway Bristol

Are you an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) qualified Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive special school environment?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team in Patchway, Bristol, starting immediately/this September 2025.

This role requires an individual trained and experienced in ELSA.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Classroom Support:
  • Working alongside the class teacher to support the delivery of lessons
  • Assisting with classroom organisation, preparing resources, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Supporting the teacher with managing classroom behaviour.
• Supporting Learning and Development:
  • Supporting pupils' engagement in learning activities, encouraging independence and participation.
  • Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
  • Providing emotional support and promoting positive social interactions among pupils.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Working effectively as part of the school team, collaborating with teachers, the SENDCo, and other support staff.
  • Communicating relevant information about pupil progress and well-being to the class teacher and SENDCo.
  • Potentially liaising with parents/carers under the direction of the class teacher or SENDCo.

Candidate Profile:

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant trained in ELSA (Emotional Language Support Assistant), with experience in a primary school setting and a strong understanding of supporting pupils with SEND. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Proven experience and understanding of supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• A patient, nurturing, and understanding approach to working with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to different classroom environments and pupil needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday during term time.

Qualifications:

• ELSA (Emotional Language Support Assistant)
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3) or demonstrable equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Training or professional development related to supporting pupils with specific SEND is advantageous.

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.