Emotional Literacy Support Assistant - ELSA

We are recruiting an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant for our new school, supporting us with our responsibility for the development and education of children. The successful candidate will support pupils with physical, emotional and/or educational needs in accordance with school policy.  There may also be a requirement to work with pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs throughout the Key Stages.  

Experience of working with primary or secondary aged children with the ability to raise aspirations to ensure the best possible outcomes will be beneficial, as will the ability to motivate children, have a passion to make a positive outcome for the children and have high expectations of children’s emotional, social and mental health development. An ELSA Qualification would be desirable, or the willingness to undertake training. Excellent interpersonal skills together with good knowledge of ICT would be essential.

Our School

The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do.  This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.   

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The Thinking Schools Academy Trust has been ranked as the highest performing trust in the South East and in the top 15 academy trusts in England, out of more than 100. – 2020 DfE report

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What we can offer you: 

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales.  
• Excellent CPD opportunities across the Trust, wherever you are in your career. 
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.  
• Generous employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme. 
• Subsidised gym membership at our state of the art gym and studios. 
• Nursery provision and subsidised Breakfast and After School Club at one of our local primary schools. 
• Staff recognition programme. 
• Free secure on-site parking. 

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Form

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters you can contact Kerry via email Kerry.masters@southeast.tsat.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk