3,361 Emotional Support jobs in the United Kingdom

ELSA Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Southampton – September 2025 Start

Location: Southampton
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (with a view to becoming permanent)
Salary: £100 – £30 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

A forward-thinking secondary school in Southampton is seeking a compassionate and skilled ELSA-trained Teaching Assistant to join their pastoral and support team from September 2025. This is a rewarding, long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

You will be working closely with students who need additional emotional support, helping them develop resilience, self-esteem , andhealthy copin g strategies to manage challenges both in and out of the classroom. This role is essential in creating a safe, nurturing environment where students feel heard, valued, and supported.

• Delivering targeted ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) sessions to individuals and small groups
• Supporting students in understanding and managing their emotions
• Helping young people develop strategies for self-regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Building trusting relationships to foster a safe and supportive space for expression
• Working closely with pastoral staff, SENCO, and class teachers to support whole-school wellbeing initiatives
• Contributing to personalised support plans and providing regular feedback on student progress
• ELSA qualification/training is essential
• Experience working with young people in a pastoral, SEN or mental health support capacity
• A warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• A genuine passion for supporting emotional wellbeing in education
• Resilience, patience, and the ability to work effectively within a team

This secondary school prides itself on its commitment to student wellbeing and personal development. With a strong emphasis on emotional support, the school values the vital role of ELSA practitioners in helping young people thrive. Staff are collaborative, student-focused, and benefit from ongoing training and professional development .

• ELSA qualification or currently completing ELSA training
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• A background in education, youth work, or mental health support is beneficial
• Competitive daily rate: £1 – £1 per day
• Long-term stability with potential for a permanent role
• A chance to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives
• Supportive school community and senior leadership
• Continued professional development and training

If you're an ELSA-trained TA looking for a meaningful role where your support truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us at (url removed) for more information.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant

Our lovely school in Wokingham is looking for an Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant to join them in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for their students. They believe that their students deserve the opportunity to thrive both academically and emotionally. The role is to start in September 2025.

This is an important role where you will be responsible for facilitating and providing tailored emotional support to students, helping them navigate their feelings, build resilience and develop coping strategies. As an Emotional Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals to create a supportive and safe environment for our students.

As an Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant your day will involve:

• Provide 1 to 1 and group support to children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff
• Foster positive relationships with students, promoting trust and emotional safety
• Help students identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner
• Facilitate social skills development and conflict resolution
• Monitor and track student progress, reporting on emotional and behavioural change
• Support and encourage emotional awareness

The right Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential
• Educational background in Psychology, Criminology or Education will be advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children

Key Information:

• Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant
• Wokingham
• 85 to 100 per day
• Mental Health Support
• Facilitating interventions
• September Start
• Full time

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable information and insight into mental health issues and equip you to be an advocate for mental health awareness and interventions to support students.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives with children with social, emotional and mental health needs, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted if you have been short-listed.

Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant

Our lovely school in Wokingham is looking for an Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant to join them in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for their students. They believe that their students deserve the opportunity to thrive both academically and emotionally. The role is to start in September 2025.

This is an important role where you will be responsible for facilitating and providing tailored emotional support to students, helping them navigate their feelings, build resilience and develop coping strategies. As an Emotional Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals to create a supportive and safe environment for our students.

As an Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant your day will involve:

• Provide 1 to 1 and group support to children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff
• Foster positive relationships with students, promoting trust and emotional safety
• Help students identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner
• Facilitate social skills development and conflict resolution
• Monitor and track student progress, reporting on emotional and behavioural change
• Support and encourage emotional awareness

The right Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential
• Educational background in Psychology, Criminology or Education will be advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children

Key Information:

• Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant
• Wokingham
• 85 to 100 per day
• Mental Health Support
• Facilitating interventions
• September Start
• Full time

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable information and insight into mental health issues and equip you to be an advocate for mental health awareness and interventions to support students.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives with children with social, emotional and mental health needs, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted if you have been short-listed.

We're looking for caring and resilient Emotional & Behaviour Support Assistants to join SEMH schools in the Hull area. You will be providing essential one-to-one support to students, helping them navigate their emotional and behavioural challenges.

This vital role involves providing tailored therapeutic support to students, helping them manage their emotions, develop positive coping strategies, and build confidence. You will work closely with teachers and school staff to create a safe and nurturing environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with young people who have SEMH needs.

• Be calm, patient, and able to build strong, trusting relationships.

• Possess a therapeutic and nurturing approach to support.

• Be proactive, adaptable, and a strong team player.

If you have a genuine commitment to helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now to join our team and become a key part of a student's journey toward success. please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

Emotional and Academic Support Assistant - Bath - LT FT

Join Our Dedicated Team as a Learning Support Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young learners? Do you possess the skills to provide exceptional one-on-one support to help children thrive academically? If so, we have exciting opportunities for you at our vibrant and inclusive primary schools in Bath for when the new academic year starts in September

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bath

Hours: Full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Learning Support Assistants to support children in various age groups. These children will require dedicated one-to-one support both inside and outside the classroom in the new academic year. Your invaluable assistance will help foster their learning, development, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to the child, adapting teaching methods to suit their individual needs and learning style.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist the child in completing tasks, assignments, and activities to ensure their educational progress.
• Implement effective strategies to enhance the child's social and emotional development.
• Run small group sessions for boosters and interventions, helping children falling behind in class to catch up.
• Maintain accurate records of the child's progress, achievements, and areas of improvement.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on the child's development.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in supporting children with additional needs, preferably in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the development and well-being of young learners.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The flexibility to adapt and adjust strategies to meet the unique needs of the child.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, working closely with the class teacher and other members of the school team.

The School:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community that values diversity and encourages personal growth.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the life of a child, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Why Tradewind?

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Click 'Apply now' and attach your CV to be considered for these great positions as a Learning Support Assistants in Bath. Or for more information about the role, contact Lottie Dullea on (phone number removed)/ (url removed) #BRITA

Emotional and Academic Support Assistant - Swindon - LT FT

Join Our Dedicated Team as a Learning Support Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young learners? Do you possess the skills to provide exceptional one-on-one support to help children thrive academically? If so, we have exciting opportunities for you at our vibrant and inclusive primary schools in Swindon for when the new academic year starts in September.

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Swindon

Hours: Full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Learning Support Assistants to support children in various age groups. These children will require dedicated one-to-one support both inside and outside the classroom in the new academic year. Your invaluable assistance will help foster their learning, development, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to the child, adapting teaching methods to suit their individual needs and learning style.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist the child in completing tasks, assignments, and activities to ensure their educational progress.
• Implement effective strategies to enhance the child's social and emotional development.
• Run small group sessions for boosters and interventions, helping children falling behind in class to catch up.
• Maintain accurate records of the child's progress, achievements, and areas of improvement.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on the child's development.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in supporting children with additional needs, preferably in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the development and well-being of young learners.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The flexibility to adapt and adjust strategies to meet the unique needs of the child.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, working closely with the class teacher and other members of the school team.

The School:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community that values diversity and encourages personal growth.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the life of a child, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Why Tradewind?

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Click 'Apply now' and attach your CV to be considered for these great positions as a Learning Support Assistants in Swindon. Or for more information about the role, contact Lottie Dullea on (phone number removed)/ (url removed) #BRITA

Emotional and Academic Support Assistant - Bristol - LT FT

Join Our Dedicated Team as a Learning Support Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young learners? Do you possess the skills to provide exceptional one-on-one support to help children thrive academically? If so, we have exciting opportunities for you at our vibrant and inclusive primary schools in Bristol for when the new academic year starts in September.

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bristol

Hours: Full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Learning Support Assistants to support children in various age groups. These children will require dedicated one-to-one support both inside and outside the classroom in the new academic year. Your invaluable assistance will help foster their learning, development, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to the child, adapting teaching methods to suit their individual needs and learning style.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist the child in completing tasks, assignments, and activities to ensure their educational progress.
• Implement effective strategies to enhance the child's social and emotional development.
• Run small group sessions for boosters and interventions, helping children falling behind in class to catch up.
• Maintain accurate records of the child's progress, achievements, and areas of improvement.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on the child's development.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in supporting children with additional needs, preferably in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the development and well-being of young learners.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The flexibility to adapt and adjust strategies to meet the unique needs of the child.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, working closely with the class teacher and other members of the school team.

The School:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community that values diversity and encourages personal growth.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the life of a child, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Why Tradewind?

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Click 'Apply now' and attach your CV to be considered for these great positions as a Learning Support Assistants in Bristol. Or for more information about the role, contact Lottie Dullea on (phone number removed)/ (url removed) #BRITA

Portfolio Group are proud to be recruiting for a leading digital technology company that provides professional services solutions to a range of corporate and SME client across the UK. A market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals is Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S and Business.

An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant company that has been operating for over 40 years with incredible growth and have won many awards such as the 'Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2023'.

This is an ideal opportunity for a social care professional to work as an expert in a dynamic content team.

Job Overview

This is an ideal role for someone with a social care background, excellent writing skills and who is passionate about helping people who run care services to solve their compliance issues.

Job Purpose

The Care Content Writer is responsible for writing and reviewing content for our clients' platform. They work with the Content, Editorial, and Sales and Events teams to develop the way that content is delivered to maximise the value to our clients.

They provide telephone advice to support clients with, for example, registering and running their care home or domiciliary care service.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Researching, authoring and updating content for the social care platform. This includes:

o commentary, guidance, news and articles

o care staff training resources

o policies and procedures

o in-depth information

o webinars.

Reviewing externally authored work. This includes:

o managing the author relationship.

Providing insight to the business to ensure that:

o new content and client webinars are delivered when needed

o the product is enhanced and developed to meet the market needs

o marketing campaigns are supported with content and direction when appropriate

o customer-facing teams are kept up to date with developments in the care sector.

Assisting the client experience and sales teams with product queries and delivering in-house training updates on legislative and other market changes.

Representing client Care exhibitions and events.

Advising, assisting and guiding clients with all Care enquiries received.

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Portfolio Group are proud to be recruiting for a leading digital technology company that provides professional services solutions to a range of corporate and SME client across the UK. A market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals is Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S and Business.

An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant company that has been operating for over 40 years with incredible growth and have won many awards such as the 'Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2023'.

This is an ideal opportunity for a social care professional to work as an expert in a dynamic content team.

Job Overview

This is an ideal role for someone with a social care background, excellent writing skills and who is passionate about helping people who run care services to solve their compliance issues.

Job Purpose

The Care Content Writer is responsible for writing and reviewing content for our clients' platform. They work with the Content, Editorial, and Sales and Events teams to develop the way that content is delivered to maximise the value to our clients.

They provide telephone advice to support clients with, for example, registering and running their care home or domiciliary care service.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Researching, authoring and updating content for the social care platform. This includes:

o commentary, guidance, news and articles

o care staff training resources

o policies and procedures

o in-depth information

o webinars.

Reviewing externally authored work. This includes:

o managing the author relationship.

Providing insight to the business to ensure that:

o new content and client webinars are delivered when needed

o the product is enhanced and developed to meet the market needs

o marketing campaigns are supported with content and direction when appropriate

o customer-facing teams are kept up to date with developments in the care sector.

Assisting the client experience and sales teams with product queries and delivering in-house training updates on legislative and other market changes.

Representing client Care exhibitions and events.

Advising, assisting and guiding clients with all Care enquiries received.

INDLON

49594LSR4