ELSA  

(Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)

Full Time – Permanent – Grade D

 An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join our school.

·       We are a two form entry school with exceptional facilities: Three large classroom spaces per year group, well-equipped intervention rooms, library, music room, art suite, NEST, sensory room, separate meeting areas, orchard, wildlife garden, children’s kitchen, Forest School, onsite social worker, 39 place Nursery.

·       Our site brings together two exceptional spaces: a super‑modern Early Years building designed for bright, open learning, and a characterful Victorian KS1 building full of charm and history.

·       Our curriculum and learning environment is meticulously planned with continuous provision used throughout the school. We teach British Sign Language and French from Nursery.

Please view our website for more information and photographs of our school.

www.russell-street-school.co.uk

We are looking for:

A talented, organised and dedicated ELSA who will bring enthusiasm and new ideas to further improve our school.

A proactive team player who collaborates effectively and contributes meaningfully to the inspiring ethos of our school.

Someone who can instill in our children a life-long love of learning.

We can offer you:

A chance to work with genuinely well behaved, enthusiastic and happy children.

A welcoming and friendly team of staff.  A positive and purposeful atmosphere.

A thoughtfully designed, innovative curriculum taught within a nurturing, stimulating learning environment.

A commitment to ongoing research led professional development.

A variety of training/apprenticeships are available.

Applying:

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.   

Please complete an application form (we do not accept a CV alone) along with a letter of application. 

Return all application forms to Ali Starr, School Business Manager:  HR@russell-street-school.co.uk

Visits to our school are encouraged. 

Russell Street School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We follow safer recruitment practice and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.  In addition, references will be requested for short listed applicants prior to interview and will form part of the interview process.

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming response.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3^rd June 2026.

Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 10^th June 2026.

Position commences: 1^st September 2026.