Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) /Cover Supervisor

Autism East Midlands; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting children with special educational needs in the United Kingdom is seeking an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. You will play a crucial role in delivering sessions that enhance the pupils' social and emotional wellbeing. This involves collaborating with class teams and parents, planning interventions, and covering classes as needed. A relevant qualification is essential. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of autistic children and young people.

Benefits

Small class groups

High staffing ratios

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment and passion for SEN Education.
• Ability to plan and deliver interventions.
• Experience in supporting social, emotional, and mental wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ELSA sessions to support pupil wellbeing.
• Cover classes during staff absence.
• Collaborate with parents and the school leadership team.

Skills

Emotional literacy support

Positive communication

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Relevant qualification/training

Job description

Are you committed and passionate about SEN Education? We are looking for the next emotional literacy support assistant to join our team, who will also have responsibility for covering classes when there is staff absence. This is a real opportunity to make a difference for the children and young people we work with.

Sutherland House School is an independent special school for autistic children and young people aged 5-19. The school is located in the heart of the village of Braithwell.

We offer small Class groups, high staffing ratios and excellent opportunities for training and continued professional development.

As a member of the school team supporting with delivering ELSA sessions, you will play a critical role in the support of pupils social, emotional and mental wellbeing. As part of this role, you will plan and deliver intervention in partnership with class teams, parents/carers and the school leadership team. You will need to hold the relevant qualification/training to fulfil this post.

You will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with the wider organisation, and it is essential positive communication is maintained between all stakeholders within the school.

Please note this advert may close early dependent on the volume of applications.

Interviews will be held on Friday 19th December 2025.