Job Description

We have an opportunity to appoint an empathetic and student-centred individual as Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA).

Haygrove School is committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our students, and in this unique role you will work closely with children who require additional emotional support, helping them to build self-esteem, overcome barriers to learning and develop healthy coping strategies and resilience.

Under the guidance of the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo - SEMH, you will collaborate across both the school and wider communities to assist with planning effective sessions to support the emotional literacy for a range of social and emotional needs.

Ideal candidates will be a qualified ELSA or have the willingness to undertake the training. You will have had experience working with young people in either an educational or supportive environment and will possess the skills to form effective relationships and collaboration with all stakeholders. As well as empathy and patience, you will have excellent listening skills and have a calm, reassuring presence, with a genuine passion to support and provide young people with the opportunities to learn and succeed.

We can offer you a supportive, inclusive and collaborative Trust Community with great colleagues, opportunities for professional growth and development, a fantastic pension scheme, free on-site gym, access to Health & Wellbeing Scheme, cycle to work scheme, access to retail discounts, opportunities to travel abroad and within the UK to support school trips and involvement in numerous extra-curricular clubs

If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment.

Closing date: noon on 9 October 2025

Interview date: TBC

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to an interview, enhanced DBS check, References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.

For application details and further information please visit:

www.quantockedtrust.co.uk

email:QETrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk

Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7HW

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14,435.00-15,631.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/10/2025