SEN Learning Support Assistant and ELSA
Closing in 12 days (21 January 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 £24,796 per annum pro rata (£12.85 per hour)
Employer: Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School
Location: Langport, Somerset, TA10 0HD
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 21 January 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Fixed Term contract commencing February 2026
Grade 15 £24,796 per annum pro rata (£12.85 per hour)
30 hours per week term time only
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible person to work within our Year 5 classroom to support a child with SEN requirements and be our school ELSA.
What will I be doing?
You will support social, emotional and behavioural needs of a child as well as their learning within the classroom. The role would involve delivering flexible and proactive interventions, led by the teacher to support and secure progress. You should have empathy and be prepared to use emotion coaching, de-escalation strategies and where necessary, positive handling techniques (you will be trained for this). Ideally, the candidate would be able to deliver specific interventions over short periods (including 1:1 and small group work).
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You should offer:
- experience of working with children with challenging behaviour and emotions
- a calm, positive, consistent and patient approach to supporting children
- experience of supporting learning within the classroom
- the ability to work well as part of a team.
- the ability to adapt to change
We are also looking for someone to lead ELSA and deliver wellbeing sessions including Place 2 Be, with individuals and small groups of pupils, some of whom are pupils with SEND, and have EHCPs.
We are looking for candidates who will have:
- An ELSA qualification or a willingness to commit to ELSA training.
- Someone who enjoys working with children from a range of backgrounds and commitment to supporting their physical, social and emotional development.
- Experience in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND, particularly those with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is in it for me?
We can offer:
- a supportive working environment
- training in relational behaviour strategies and interventions including Team Teach training
- training in supporting pupils with neurodiversity
- friendly and hardworking colleagues
- Passionate and supportive SENCO & Team
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
For further information about our school, please contact Mrs Angela Sullivan, Headteacher or Mrs Charlotte Monk, SENDCo.
Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 21 January
Shortlisting: Thursday 22 January
Interviews: Wednesday 28 January
If you do not receive an interview invitation, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.