Special needs teaching assistants Work, Jobs in Roath, Crf (with Salaries)

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
Elementa Support Services —Cardiff
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
Learning Support Assistant
Wales Coleg —Cwmbran
- £13.45 - £13.65 an hour
SEND Learning Support Assistant and Cover Supervisor
SEND Academy —Cardiff
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- IT
- In-person
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2d
Teaching Assistant Wellbeing Level 1 (Casual) - Crownbridge School
Torfaen County Borough Council —Torfaen
- £13.69 an hour
- English
- School
Teaching Assistants Level 3 - The John Frost School
Newport City Council —Newport
- £20,000 - £31,022 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Communication skills
- School
2d
Teaching Assistant Level 2 Wellbeing - Crownbridge School
Torfaen County Borough Council —Torfaen
- £26,824 - £28,598 a year
- English
- School
1d
Assistant Head of Education - Inclusion
Newport City Council —Newport
- £73,609 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- School
5d
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Maendy Primary School
Torfaen County Borough Council —Torfaen
- £26,824 - £28,598 a year
- Call to connect
- English
- School
14d
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Learning Resource Base - Maendy Primary School
Torfaen County Borough Council —Torfaen
- £26,824 - £28,598 a year
- Call to connect
- English
- School
1d
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Elementa Support Services —Cardiff
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- Teaching
ALN Teaching Assistant
Elementa Support Services —Cardiff
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
Teaching Assistants Level 2 - The John Frost School
Newport City Council —Newport
- £20,000 - £29,999 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Communication skills
- School
5d
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Monmouthshire —Caldicot
7d
Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Milton Primary School
Newport City Council —Newport
- £20,000 - £31,022 a year
- Communication skills
- School
1d
Teaching Assistant (Level 3) Specialist Resource Base
Monmouthshire County Council —Priory ED
- £27,254 - £29,064 a year
- Temporary
- School
12h
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Caerleon Comprehensive School
Newport City Council —Newport
- £20,000 - £29,999 a year
- Part-time
- School
1d
Teaching Assistant Level 2 -Lliswerry Primary School
Newport City Council —Newport
- £20,000 - £29,999 a year
- Part-time
- School
9d
Full or Part Time Day Nursery Practitioner Marshfield CF3
Marshfield Monkeys Day Nursery Wrap Around & Holiday Club —Cardiff
- From £27,040 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- In-person
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Teaching Assistant
Monmouthshire County Council —Caldicot
- £25,583 - £26,824 a year
- School
7d
Learning Support Worker
Salutem Care & Education —Pentyrch
- £12.71 - £13.53 an hour
- School
- Referral programme

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Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

Elementa Support Services
Cardiff

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time

Qualifications

Childcare
EWC
Youth work
Communication skills

Full job description

ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)

Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
Location: Cardiff & surrounding areas
Start date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you a compassionate and patient individual with a passion for supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and mental health?

Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and inclusive primary and secondary schools to recruit dedicated Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs). This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils who require additional emotional support, helping them develop coping strategies, resilience, and positive relationships to enable them to thrive in school.

About the Role

As an ELSA, you will:

Deliver tailored emotional literacy interventions to individuals and small groups
Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
Help children develop self-esteem, emotional awareness, and coping strategies
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support their wellbeing
Work closely with the SENCo and pastoral team to implement support plans
Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress and emotional development
Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive school environment

What We’re Looking For

To be considered, candidates must have:

A relevant ELSA qualification
Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting
A strong understanding of emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and SEMH needs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)

Desirable:

Additional relevant qualifications (e.g. counselling skills, psychology, youth work)
Experience supporting pupils with anxiety, trauma, or behavioural needs
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Experience working alongside SENCo or pastoral teams

Recruitment & Safeguarding Information

All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.

Any appointment will be subject to:

A successful interview process
Satisfactory references
Safeguarding & Prevent training
Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories (where applicable)
Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:

Not currently based within the UK
Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
Without a relevant ELSA qualification experience

Interested?

Click Apply Now or contact us via phone or email for more information.
Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

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