Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

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Emotional Literacy Support Assistant

Salary: TSAT Pay Group 3 £20,042 - £23,713 for hours and weeks stated (FTE £22,818- £26,997)

Hours per week: 37 hour per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 5 INSET days)

We are recruiting an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant to support us with our responsibility for the development and education of children within our vibrant and engaging state of the art mixed academy. The successful candidate will support pupils with physical, emotional and/or educational needs in accordance with academy policy and under the direction of the Inclusion Manager/SENCO. 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. Excellent interpersonal skills together with good knowledge of ICT would be essential.  An ELSA Qualification would be desirable, or the willingness to undertake training.

Our School

Goodwin Academy is a vibrant and engaging key stage 3-5 mixed academy based in the heart of Deal. At Goodwin, we are committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’ with BEST being an acronym for B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.

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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: 

• Excellent CPD opportunities across the Trust, wherever you are in your career. 
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers. 
• Generous employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme. 
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School 
• Free parking in our secure staff car park 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend Scheme. 

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

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Geraldine Baird (Geraldine.Baird@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk)

If this position is not quite right for you, but you would be interested for any other positions within our Trust please click here to join our Talent Pool. 

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 email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk