Experienced ELSA Teaching Assistant (Part Time) – Haringey
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Long-term contract
Schedule: 3 days per week
Pay: £100.14 - £122.00 per day
Location: Haringey
Start Date: September 2026
Are you an experienced ELSA-trained Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to children's emotional wellbeing?
A welcoming and highly respected primary school in Haringey is seeking an experienced ELSA Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a 3-day-per-week position, working with Year 4 pupils on both a 1:1 basis and through small group ELSA intervention sessions.
This role has been created through secured funding, making previous experience of delivering successful ELSA interventions essential. The successful candidate will be confident in supporting children with a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs, helping them build resilience, confidence and emotional literacy.
The Role
- Part-time position (3 days per week)
- September start
- Long-term opportunity until December in the first instance
- Supporting Year 4 pupils
- Delivering structured ELSA interventions on both a 1:1 and small group basis
- Working closely with the school's SENDCo, class teachers and pastoral team
- Monitoring pupil progress and adapting intervention programmes where appropriate
- Creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can develop emotionally and socially
The Ideal ELSA Teaching Assistant Will Have
- Recognised ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) training
- Significant experience delivering ELSA interventions in a primary school setting
- Excellent understanding of children's social, emotional and mental health needs
- Experience supporting pupils who require emotional regulation strategies
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A calm, patient and nurturing approach
- Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively with school staff
What the School Offers
- A supportive and inclusive leadership team
- Well-established SEND and pastoral provision
- Excellent resources to deliver high-quality interventions
- Friendly and collaborative staff
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils' emotional wellbeing
- Easily accessible Haringey location with excellent transport links
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ELSA professional who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both emotionally and academically.
To apply for this ELSA Teaching Assistant role, please get in touch today. We are recruiting for this ELSA Teaching Assistant position now and will be interviewing ASAP.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
As an ELSA Teaching Assistant, you will have safeguarding responsibilities if appointed. The successful ELSA Teaching Assistant candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. This ELSA Teaching Assistant post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this ELSA Teaching Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Samiya at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the ELSA Teaching Assistant role within 48 hours.
Reference: #INDTALND22
Pay: £100.14-£122.00 per day
Work Location: In person
