Summary

Freemen's is recruiting an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) to join the school in September 2026. Working with the Head of Senior School and Wellbeing and the Head of the Junior School, you will provide targeted academic and emotional support and create a safe, supportive, confidential space for pupils primarily in Year 3 -11.

Detail

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

35 hours per week, term time plus 3 days

Salary £23,140 to £25,630 per annum inclusive (FTE £29,340 to £32,500 pa)

Required for September 2026

Freemen's is recruiting an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) to join the school in September 2026. Working with the Head of Senior School and Wellbeing and the Head of the Junior School, you will provide targeted academic and emotional support and create a safe, supportive, confidential space for pupils primarily in Year 3 -11. We welcome applications from candidates who are qualified and experienced ELSAs or who hold relevant professional experience or qualifications in child mental health, wellbeing, pastoral care, or SEND. Experience working with children and supporting their emotional and social development is essential.

This is a full time, one year fixed-term post for 35 hours a week, term time plus 3 days. There may be scope for this to be extended to a permanent position.

The School’s aims are to ensure that our pupils Learn, Lead and Make a Difference. The emphasis in the Junior School is on Kindness, Honesty and Fun and the Senior School picks up that message with a pastoral programme that emphasises the importance of a strong, supportive community in which every member, staff and student, feels respected, supported and valued. As a result, we are able to support our young people to meet successfully the tests of life they face every day.

Please see the Job Information Pack for further information.

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 25th June. Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 29th June 2026.

For further details of this post and to download an application pack, please visit the School’s website, Work With Us | City of London Freemen's School Please send a completed application form to the School by email to CLFS-Recruitment@cityoflondon.gov.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process a Criminal Record Bureau check will be required.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.