Teaching Assistant ELSA

Teaching Assistant / ELSAWoodfield Education Centre @ Carrington

Salary

Surrey Pay Scale S5 Contract

Permanent

Hours

Term time only

Start Date

September 2026 or sooner if availableBe the difference for young people who need someone to believe in them.Woodfield Education Centre @ Carrington is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant with ELSA experience, training or qualification desirable, to support pupils who require a highly personalised, nurturing and relationship-led approach to education.This is a unique opportunity to work within a smaller specialist setting where relationships, trust and emotional regulation are at the centre of everything we do.Many of our pupils have experienced significant barriers to education and need calm, consistent adults who can help them feel safe, understood and successful.

We are seeking someone who

has experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or additional emotional needsideally has ELSA training or strong pastoral/wellbeing experienceunderstands behaviour as communicationcan confidently build positive relationships whilst maintaining professional boundariesis reflective, patient and emotionally resilientcan adapt to pupils’ individual needs and learning stylesenjoys working as part of a flexible and supportive multidisciplinary teamWhy join us?smaller specialist setting with a strong team ethosopportunity to genuinely change outcomes for vulnerable young peoplerewarding and meaningful work where no two days are the sameongoing professional development and SEND trainingsupportive leadership teamopportunity to develop therapeutic and behaviour support skillsvaried role with opportunities to work creatively and relationallyconvenient location with nearby public transport linksterm-time working patternemployee wellbeing supportThis role would suit someone who is passionate about inclusion, emotional wellbeing and helping young people re-engage with education and confidence.Woodfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online checks, medical clearance and an Enhanced DBS check.Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.