Emotional Literacy Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a qualified Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to join our successful School.

Applications from people with appropriate experience, excellent communication and organisational skills are invited for this position.

The purpose of the role is to-

• Support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment
• Support children with emotional and behavioural difficulties to enable them to effectively access the curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

Salary FTE Grade D £28,697 - £31,573 (depending on experience)

(Actual pay £24,546 - £27,007 p.a.)

The work hours are 37 per week and for 39 weeks per year.

“The school is calm and orderly, with pupils following well-established routines.”

“Staff enjoy working at the school. They feel supported by leaders to do their jobs to the best of their ability.” (Ofsted 2026)

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.