ELSA Teaching Assistant — Support SEMH & Growth (Drive)

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

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.