Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
St Martin's Church of England Junior School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AD12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
27 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,635.07 - £19,224.97 Annually (Actual)
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) job summary
St Martin’s Schools are seeking to appoint a dedicated, compassionate and qualified Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to join our supportive and hardworking team.
Are you passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and helping them thrive in school? This is an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and development.
WORKING HOURS:
30 hours per week , 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Monday to Friday 08:45 - 3:30 (includes 45 minutes of unpaid break)
Salary:
PS4 - Full Time Equivalent (FTE) range £25,246 - £27,033 per annum
Pro-rata salary: £17,635.07 - £19,224.97
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Work with individual pupils and small groups to support emotional literacy, wellbeing and social development
Help pupils develop coping strategies, confidence, and positive relationships
Work closely with SENDCo, teachers, and families to create a nurturing environment
Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring pupil progress
FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:
ELSA training (essential).
Experience of working with children, preferably in a school or educational setting (essential).
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
School based references from the last 2 years.
A DBS on the update service or happy to complete a new one.
A good standard of literacy and communication skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A calm, patient and flexible approach to supporting pupils.
GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
Previous experience working with children.
A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
High-level communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
A positive, can-do attitude.
Flexibility and a team-focused approach.
What we offer:
An exciting and challenging working environment
A dedicated, hardworking and supportive staff team
Excellent opportunities and a strong commitment to staff professional development
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via our Admin Manager, Emma Dennis.
Apply
Closing date for applications:
12 midday on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Interviews:
Week commencing 2 February 2026
We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and therefore recommend that applications are submitted as early as possible.
Safeguarding Information
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Martin's Church of England Junior School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 359 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Martin's Church of England Junior School website
School location
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