Elsa Teaching Assistant

Gsl Education; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Support from GSL Education consultant

Job summary

GSL Education Hull seeks an enthusiastic ELSA Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH, SEND and emotional needs in a specialist setting. The role focuses on delivering targeted emotional literacy interventions and helping pupils build confidence and social skills.

The successful candidate will drive to meet role requirements and work closely with teachers to monitor progress, maintain records, and support safeguarding and inclusion across the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or additional emotional needs.
• An ELSA qualification or relevant experience delivering emotional wellbeing interventions would be advantageous.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Confidence supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with emotional regulation.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children develop confidence, independence and positive coping strategies.
• Must be able to drive to meet the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) interventions to meet pupils’ emotional and social needs.
• Support pupils experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional difficulties and challenges with social interaction.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, providing a calm, consistent and nurturing approach.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, communication skills and positive relationships.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to support pupils’ individual needs.
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to intervention planning.
• Adapt activities and approaches to ensure pupils feel safe, understood and included.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare and wellbeing of all pupils.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

ELSA qualification or relevant experience

Job description

ELSA Teaching Assistant

Location: Market Weighton

Pay: £110–£125 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent
Requirements: Must be able to drive

Are you passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and helping them overcome barriers to learning? GSL Education Hull is seeking a dedicated and compassionate ELSA Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist educational setting in Hull.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school environment that works with pupils who may experience social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges and difficulties with emotional regulation. The setting focuses on creating a safe, nurturing and structured environment where pupils can develop confidence, build positive relationships and make progress both academically and emotionally.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils’ emotional development, helping them manage their feelings, develop social skills and build the confidence they need to engage positively with education.

The Role as a ELSA Teaching Assistant:

• Plan and deliver individualised Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) interventions to meet pupils’ emotional and social needs.

• Support pupils experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional difficulties and challenges with social interaction.

• Build trusting relationships with pupils, providing a calm, consistent and nurturing approach.

• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, communication skills and positive relationships.

• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to support pupils’ individual needs.

• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to intervention planning.

• Adapt activities and approaches to ensure pupils feel safe, understood and included.

• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare and wellbeing of all pupils.

The Ideal ELSA Teaching Assistant will:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or additional emotional needs.

• An ELSA qualification or relevant experience delivering emotional wellbeing interventions would be advantageous.

• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach, with the ability to build positive relationships.

• Confidence supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with emotional regulation.

• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

• A genuine passion for helping children develop confidence, independence and positive coping strategies.

• Must be able to drive to meet the requirements of the role.

Why Work with GSL Education Hull?

• Competitive daily pay of £110–£125, depending on experience.

• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ emotional wellbeing and educational outcomes.

• Support from a dedicated GSL Education consultant.

• The opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist educational setting.

If you are a caring and motivated individual who wants to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants are subject to Enhanced DBS checks.