New Job: Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) in Brent, London

Job Description

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) – Brent – September 2026

An ambitious Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) is required for a welcoming one-form-entry primary school in Brent from September 2026. This Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) role would suit a high-achieving graduate from a top university with strong experience supporting children with SEMH needs, emotional regulation barriers and social communication challenges.

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  Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) role in a small Brent primary school with approximately 210 pupils on roll.

  
  


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  Full-time, term-time-only role, ideal for a graduate considering Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching or SEN.

  
  


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  Work closely with an experienced SENCO, class teachers and pastoral staff in a close-knit school community.

  
  


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  Excellent opportunity to gain structured school-based experience supporting pupils with SEMH, anxiety, low self-esteem and friendship difficulties.

  
  


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  The successful Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group emotional literacy support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

  
  


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  The school has around 15-20% of pupils receiving SEN support, with a small number of pupils supported through EHCPs.

  
  


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  Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) applicants must be graduates from a strong university, ideally with a 2:1 or above.

  
  


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  Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs is essential, either in a school, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, care or charity setting.

  
  


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  The Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) will help pupils develop resilience, confidence, positive behaviour choices and emotional awareness.

  
  


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  You will support pupils who may find transitions, routines, peer relationships or classroom expectations challenging.

  
  


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  This Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) role requires patience, emotional maturity, strong communication skills and a calm, consistent approach.

  
  


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  The school is based in Brent, within reach of strong transport links across North West London.

  
  


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  Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) candidates must be committed, reflective and able to build trusted relationships with vulnerable pupils.

  
  


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  This Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) role is ideal for a graduate who wants meaningful, long-term experience before further training.

  
  

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