ELSA Teaching Assistant – Lead InterventionLocation: Market Weighton | Full-Time (YO43)Pay Rate: Depends on experience (£100-£130 a day)
GSL Education Hull are currently seeking an experienced and nurturing ELSA Teaching Assistant to join a small specialist school in Market Weighton, supporting young people aged 11-16 with SEMH and additional SEND needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ELSA-trained Teaching Assistant to take a lead role in delivering targeted Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) interventions, helping students develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and positive relationships.
The school provides a bespoke, therapeutic and person-centred learning environment, where strong relationships and understanding are central to helping young people re-engage with education and achieve their potential.
About the school:
- Specialist independent school supporting young people aged 11-16with SEMH and associated SEND needs.
- A small, nurturing and highly personalised environment, where strong relationships, trust and emotional wellbeing are at the heart of learning.
- The school provides bespoke therapeutic support and interventions, helping students develop resilience, independence, emotional regulation and confidence.
- Students benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum, alongside opportunities to develop practical and life skills for adulthood.
- Ofsted rated Good, with positive outcomes across the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management
The Role as a ELSA Learning Support Assistant:
- Lead and deliver targeted ELSA interventions on an individual and small-group basis.
- Support students with SEMH, anxiety, emotional regulation and social development.
- Build trusted, positive relationships with young people.
- Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to identify needs and monitor progress.
- Contribute to a calm, nurturing and supportive school environment.
- Adapt interventions to meet individual student needs.
The Ideal ELSA Teaching Assistant will:
- Must have either previous experience delivering ELSA interventions or hold an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) qualification.
- Previous experience working with SEMH and/or SEND students.
- A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Confident managing challenging behaviour with empathy and consistency.
- Passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ELSA TA, HLTA, pastoral practitioner or special
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