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. ________________________________________ 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 <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Dan Davey on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Dan Davey&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003</strong></strong>