Description
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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!
INDBRI