ELSA Teaching Assistant

Full-time • Term-time Only • Full Academic Year
Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day

Axcis Education is delighted to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Eastville, Bristol, to recruit a full-time ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) Teaching Assistant for the full academic year starting in September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ELSA-trained Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing. The school benefits from a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team that places pupil wellbeing and staff development at the heart of everything they do.

About the Role

As an ELSA Teaching Assistant, you will:

* Deliver individual and small-group ELSA interventions to support pupils' emotional wellbeing

* Help children develop emotional literacy, resilience, self-esteem and positive coping strategies

* Support pupils experiencing anxiety, friendship difficulties, bereavement, emotional regulation challenges and low confidence

* Work closely with the SENCO, class teachers and pastoral team to implement targeted support plans

* Build positive, trusting relationships that enable pupils to thrive both emotionally and academically

* Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reviews and support planning

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

* Holds a recognised ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) qualification

* Has experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH or emotional wellbeing needs

* Is calm, patient, compassionate and an excellent listener

* Can build strong professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

* Is passionate about promoting positive mental health and removing barriers to learning

Why Join This School?

* Join a welcoming and inclusive primary school with a nurturing ethos

* Work alongside a highly supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team

* Be part of a school that prioritises children's emotional wellbeing and personal development

* Excellent opportunities for continued professional development through Axcis Education

* A rewarding full academic year role where you can make a genuine difference every day

Key Details

* Role: ELSA Teaching Assistant

* Location: Eastville, Bristol

* Start Date: September 2026

* Duration: Full academic year

* Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only

* Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day

Apply Today

If you're an ELSA-trained Teaching Assistant looking to join a supportive primary school where you can make a lasting impact on children's emotional wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Axcis Education!

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