4,504 Emotional Support jobs in the United Kingdom

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant - Southampton, Hampshire
Daily Supply, Contract & Permanent Opportunities
With Academics - A Leading Education Specialist Agency

Academics are seeking experienced Emotional Literacy Support Assistant to join our team to work in our clients Primary School in the Southampton area. The successful candidate will be able to support the Teacher to raise the learning and attainment of all pupils.

Whether you are seeking flexible daily supply, longer-term contract work, or a permanent teaching position, Academics can help you find the perfect role to suit your lifestyle and career goals.

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated ELSA's to work across a range of schools in and around the Southampton area. As a ELSA, you will play a key role within the classroom and within smaller groups of pupils.

• Daily supply work from 110 per day
• Competitive pay for contract and permanent roles (MPS/UPS scale depending on experience)
• Opportunities to work in a variety of primary settings across Southampton
• Support from a dedicated education consultant at Academics Ltd
• Flexible work to suit your availability and preferences

Academics would love to hear from you, and support you in your teaching journey. Click apply or call us to discuss this role further.

ELSA - Southampton

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional with a passion for helping children thrive? Long Term Futures are looking for a skilled Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to join a dynamic school community in the vibrant Southwark area.

As an ELSA, you'll be a vital part of our support team, specialising in helping children and young people with their emotional well-being. Your primary goal will be to enable students to concentrate, access the curriculum, and reach their full potential.

• Provide one-on-one support to students, building trusting relationships and delivering tailored interventions for those facing emotional challenges.

• Lead small group sessions on crucial topics like social skills, self-esteem, anger management, and coping strategies.

• Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to create a strong support network for each child.

• Create and use resources like social stories and visual aids to promote emotional literacy in an engaging way.

We need someone who has a deep understanding of emotions and a warm, empathetic approach. You'll be adaptable, professional, and possess strong interpersonal skills to connect with children, staff, and parents effectively.

To be successful, you must have completed the official ELSA programme training .

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to use your specialised skills to build a positive and supportive school environment where every child feels valued.

Southwark is a highly accessible area with excellent public transport links. Commuters from boroughs such as Lambeth, Lewisham, the City of London, Tower Hamlets, and Westminster, amongst others, can typically reach us easily.

If you are ready to take on this impactful role, we invite you to submit your current CV. You will work with Jack, our dedicated South London specialist, who will guide you through the process, including compliance checks and arranging your interview/trial day with the school's leadership team.

Contact Jack @ Long Term Futures today to find out more!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional with a passion for helping children thrive? Long Term Futures are looking for a skilled Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to join a dynamic school community in the vibrant Southwark area.

As an ELSA, you'll be a vital part of our support team, specialising in helping children and young people with their emotional well-being. Your primary goal will be to enable students to concentrate, access the curriculum, and reach their full potential.

• Provide one-on-one support to students, building trusting relationships and delivering tailored interventions for those facing emotional challenges.

• Lead small group sessions on crucial topics like social skills, self-esteem, anger management, and coping strategies.

• Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to create a strong support network for each child.

• Create and use resources like social stories and visual aids to promote emotional literacy in an engaging way.

We need someone who has a deep understanding of emotions and a warm, empathetic approach. You'll be adaptable, professional, and possess strong interpersonal skills to connect with children, staff, and parents effectively.

To be successful, you must have completed the official ELSA programme training .

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to use your specialised skills to build a positive and supportive school environment where every child feels valued.

Southwark is a highly accessible area with excellent public transport links. Commuters from boroughs such as Lambeth, Lewisham, the City of London, Tower Hamlets, and Westminster, amongst others, can typically reach us easily.

If you are ready to take on this impactful role, we invite you to submit your current CV. You will work with Jack, our dedicated South London specialist, who will guide you through the process, including compliance checks and arranging your interview/trial day with the school's leadership team.

Contact Jack @ Long Term Futures today to find out more!

Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training

This is a Learning Support role which is an ideal graduate opportunity for someone with sincere aspirations to work within Criminal Justice, Probation, Rehabilitation, Trauma Support and Psychology. The role is within a challenging school setting for young children that have a range of trauma and mental health based needs.

The school specialises in working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Wellness concerns. You will play a vital role in helping to raise attainment with are between the students, who all have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties.

For the right person, who has a genuine motivation to work with vulnerable young people and those at risk of offending, this role is ideal. The career progression routes are to roles such as probation officer, youth offending teams and youth counsellors.

A Graduate Learning Support Assistant role that will put you into challenging situations that will build your foundations of experience. This is a specialist school where empathy and pragmatism are key. You will learn to focus on the holistic and therapeutic side of education.

Behaviour is only one aspect of this role, it is imperative that you have the academic skill to be able to raise academic attainment across a number of areas. The school offers a mix of vocational subjects such as computing, hairdressing, PE and the performative arts as well as a core base of Math and English.

It's fair to say that this role will not be for everyone. We would love to spend time speaking with you about the experience you would have and gauge if this role is ideal for you at this stage in your career.

If interested, please contact me on (phone number removed) to discuss and find out what the next steps are.

Academics is a leading national academic jobs agency, specialising in the recruitment of permanent, long term and daily supply teacher jobs and education support staff for vacancies in Children's Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Further Education establishments. We also have a dedicated team who work with both Mainstream and Specialist schools for Special Educational Needs.

If you are interested in applying for the role please submit your updated CV, email (url removed) or call Judith on (phone number removed) for more details.

Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training

This is a Learning Support role which is an ideal graduate opportunity for someone with sincere aspirations to work within Criminal Justice, Probation, Rehabilitation, Trauma Support and Psychology. The role is within a challenging school setting for young children that have a range of trauma and mental health based needs.

The school specialises in working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Wellness concerns. You will play a vital role in helping to raise attainment with are between the students, who all have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties.

For the right person, who has a genuine motivation to work with vulnerable young people and those at risk of offending, this role is ideal. The career progression routes are to roles such as probation officer, youth offending teams and youth counsellors.

A Graduate Learning Support Assistant role that will put you into challenging situations that will build your foundations of experience. This is a specialist school where empathy and pragmatism are key. You will learn to focus on the holistic and therapeutic side of education.

Behaviour is only one aspect of this role, it is imperative that you have the academic skill to be able to raise academic attainment across a number of areas. The school offers a mix of vocational subjects such as computing, hairdressing, PE and the performative arts as well as a core base of Math and English.

It's fair to say that this role will not be for everyone. We would love to spend time speaking with you about the experience you would have and gauge if this role is ideal for you at this stage in your career.

Academics has been appointed to recruit for the above role, and is one of the leading education recruitment companies within the UK with over 160 staff and 22 offices. Across the South East, we have the largest and most experienced team with over 30 staff across Surrey, Sussex and Kent supporting over 200 schools across the county on a weekly basis.

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd:
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training

This is a Learning Support role which is an ideal graduate opportunity for someone with sincere aspirations to work within Criminal Justice, Probation, Rehabilitation, Trauma Support and Psychology. The role is within a challenging school setting for young children that have a range of trauma and mental health based needs.

The school specialises in working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Wellness concerns. You will play a vital role in helping to raise attainment with are between the students, who all have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties.

For the right person, who has a genuine motivation to work with vulnerable young people and those at risk of offending, this role is ideal. The career progression routes are to roles such as probation officer, youth offending teams and youth counsellors.

A Graduate Learning Support Assistant role that will put you into challenging situations that will build your foundations of experience. This is a specialist school where empathy and pragmatism are key. You will learn to focus on the holistic and therapeutic side of education.

Behaviour is only one aspect of this role, it is imperative that you have the academic skill to be able to raise academic attainment across a number of areas. The school offers a mix of vocational subjects such as computing, hairdressing, PE and the performative arts as well as a core base of Math and English.

It's fair to say that this role will not be for everyone. We would love to spend time speaking with you about the experience you would have and gauge if this role is ideal for you at this stage in your career.

Academics has been appointed to recruit for the above role, and is one of the leading education recruitment companies within the UK with over 160 staff and 22 offices. Across the South East, we have the largest and most experienced team with over 30 staff across Surrey, Sussex and Kent supporting over 200 schools across the county on a weekly basis.

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd:
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training

This is a Learning Support role which is an ideal graduate opportunity for someone with sincere aspirations to work within Criminal Justice, Probation, Rehabilitation, Trauma Support and Psychology. The role is within a challenging school setting for young children that have a range of trauma and mental health based needs.

The school specialises in working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Wellness concerns. You will play a vital role in helping to raise attainment with are between the students, who all have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties.

For the right person, who has a genuine motivation to work with vulnerable young people and those at risk of offending, this role is ideal. The career progression routes are to roles such as probation officer, youth offending teams and youth counsellors.

A Graduate Learning Support Assistant role that will put you into challenging situations that will build your foundations of experience. This is a specialist school where empathy and pragmatism are key. You will learn to focus on the holistic and therapeutic side of education.

Behaviour is only one aspect of this role, it is imperative that you have the academic skill to be able to raise academic attainment across a number of areas. The school offers a mix of vocational subjects such as computing, hairdressing, PE and the performative arts as well as a core base of Math and English.

It's fair to say that this role will not be for everyone. We would love to spend time speaking with you about the experience you would have and gauge if this role is ideal for you at this stage in your career.

If interested, please contact me on (phone number removed) to discuss and find out what the next steps are.

Academics is a leading national academic jobs agency, specialising in the recruitment of permanent, long term and daily supply teacher jobs and education support staff for vacancies in Children's Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Further Education establishments. We also have a dedicated team who work with both Mainstream and Specialist schools for Special Educational Needs.

If you are interested in applying for the role please submit your updated CV, email (url removed) or call Judith on (phone number removed) for more details.

Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training

This is a Learning Support role which is an ideal graduate opportunity for someone with sincere aspirations to work within Criminal Justice, Probation, Rehabilitation, Trauma Support and Psychology. The role is within a challenging school setting for young children that have a range of trauma and mental health based needs.

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Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker - Reading

ASAP Start - Full-Time Position

Are you passionate about supporting the emotional and mental well-being of young people?

A welcoming and inclusive Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Reading is seeking a compassionate and resilient Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. This full-time role is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or anyone with a strong interest in mental health and child development.

Working with children aged 5 to 11, many of whom face Autism, ADHD, trauma, and behavioural challenges, you will play a vital role in supporting their emotional regulation, learning, and overall well-being. You'll work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff, gaining invaluable experience in a therapeutic and education-focused setting.

Key Details

• Role : Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker
• Location : Reading
• Salary : 89-100 per day
• Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm
• Start Date : ASAP
• Ideal for : Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or anyone wanting to support children with mental health needs
• Experience : Preferred but not essential

As an Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker , you will assist with behaviour management, provide support during lessons and throughout the school day and work collaboratively with staff to implement individual support plans.

You will gain hands-on experience as an Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker, supporting children with a variety of mental health and SEN needs, working alongside SEN professionals. This is an excellent stepping stone for careers in psychology, therapy, social work, and more.

If you are an empathetic and motivated individual looking to make a real difference and further your career supporting children's mental health, this role in Reading is the perfect next step.

Apply now via this advert!

Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker - Reading