Total 5 job vacancies by Ethos Education

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) - ASAP start - Croydon

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Croydon is currently looking for an ELSA to join their dedicated and friendly team of support staff to work with children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Supporting children both individually and in small groups, including children with SEMH and SEND, the main aim for you as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant will be to help each of your key children to feel happy in school and to be able to reach their full potential, academically and personally.

As an ELSA, your key responsibilities will be:

• Planning individual and group sessions to provide mentoring and emotional support for children
• Supporting children through a number of things, such as loss and bereavement, anxiety, bullying, and anger management
• Working closely with other members of staff, including class teachers, other support staff, and the SENDCO
• Monitoring the progress of your key children
• Helping children with relaxation techniques and social skills

Prior experience working in a school or childcare setting and supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs is needed for this position as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant, and a strong understanding of social, emotional, and mental health challenges in children is important. A background in psychology would also be desirable, but not essential.

This is a full-time ELSA role to work Monday-Friday (8:30am-3:45pm) and to last long-term until the end of the academic year, as the children need consistent support and someone they feel they are able to trust. You will be able to see the progress your key children make across the school year, making it a very rewarding role. There is also the potential for it to become a permanent position in the future.

Apply now to be considered for interview!

An inspiring and nurturing primary school in Thames Ditton are looking for a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school is close to public transport links and there is the potential for further training whilst working as a KS2 Teaching Assistant.

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you’ll be:
• Creating valuable learning experiences.
• Encouraging children to be independent learners.
• Providing extra support for children with SEN.

This is a long term and full time role for the successful KS2 Teaching Assistant, apply now to be considered for interview!

Are you looking to work in an environment where children with SEN can reach their full potential?

If yes, this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Croydon is for you.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be:
• Supporting children with SEN so that they can access the full curriculum,
• Helping children regulate their emotions and building rapport with them.
• Supporting non-verbal children in with Speech and Language activities.

This is an inclusive and welcoming school and if you’re successful, you’ll be working as a full time SEN Teaching Assistant, apply now to be considered for interview.

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Croydon is currently looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team to start ASAP. 

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be mostly leading and delivering interventions to small groups and 1:1, including:

• Lego therapy
• Read Write Inc
• Precision teaching
• Bucket time
• Sensory play
• Speech and Language

As you will be delivering interventions independently, preparing resources and evaluating outcomes, previous experience is essential to this role as a SEND Intervention Teaching Assistant. Some of your other day-to-day duties will include supporting children with SEND in an inclusive learning environment and ensuring they can access the full curriculum, and encouraging development of vocabulary through speech, reading and writing.

This welcoming school has built a very nurturing, friendly, and hardworking environment where respect is at the top of their values. Working as a SEND TA, you will be joining a team of committed staff who work together and have the highest possible aspirations for each other.

This is a long-term role for the successful SEND Teaching Assistant, likely to last until the end of the academic year in July 2025, meaning you will get the chance to see the progress and development your key children across the year.

Apply now to be considered for interview to start ASAP and make a difference in Croydon! 

A KS1 Teaching Assistant role is available at a safe and nurturing school in Beddington.

The school has a recent outstanding Ofsted and promotes sharing and teamwork, so is a lovely environment for a KS1 Teaching Assistant to work in.

If you are successful, this KS1 Teaching Assistant role involves encouraging children to develop a good foundation of spelling, writing and maths skills so that they can become independent and lifelong learners.

The school is looking to interview KS1 Teaching Assistants before summer, so apply now to be considered.