Job Description

Organisation

School

Job Location

St Marks Ce Primary School Stafford Road, Southampton, SO15 5TE

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

Full time - 30 hours per week

Salary

Grade 6: 27,899-30,060 FTE, 19,445 - 20,951 actual salary

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS Required

Closing Date

02/09/2025

Job Reference

15891

St Mark's CE School is one whole school community, where we create a sense of belonging for all who enter our school. Our ethos of nurture and high standards and expectations will be modelled through the school by excellent staff.



Are you passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing and helping them thrive in school?



We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) to join our nurturing and inclusive school community. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with children who need additional emotional support, helping them develop resilience, self-esteem, and healthy coping strategies.



To be successful, you will be ELSA-trained or willing to undergo ELSA training, have experience of working with children in an educational or supportive role. You will have empathy, patience, and excellent listening skills with a calm, reassuring presence with a genuine passion for helping children succeed.



For more information and to apply, please visit

https://www.stmarksschool.co.uk/vacancies.html and fill in our 'Support Staff' application

form.



Completed applications should be then emailed to: recruitment@st-marks-southampton.org.uk



Closing date: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025

Interview date: Wednesday, 10th September 2025



St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced DBS.


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