Emotional Literacy Support Assistant

TSAT; Rochester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in Rochester seeks an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant to help enhance the educational experience for pupils with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for supporting children’s emotional and educational growth, exhibiting strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of ICT applications in learning. This role is essential in fostering an environment conducive to positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with primary or secondary-aged children.
• Ability to raise aspirations for best outcomes.
• Passion for positive outcomes and high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support development and education of pupils.
• Work with pupils with educational needs per academy policy.
• Motivate children and support emotional and social health.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Knowledge of ICT

Education

ELSA Qualification

Willingness to undertake training

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant for our new academy, supporting the development and education of pupils. The successful candidate will support pupils with physical, emotional, and/or educational needs in accordance with academy 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 working with primary or secondary-aged children, with the ability to raise aspirations to ensure the best possible outcomes, will be beneficial. The candidate should be able to motivate children, have a passion for positive outcomes, and maintain high expectations of children’s emotional, social, and mental health development. An ELSA Qualification would be desirable or a willingness to undertake training. Excellent interpersonal skills and good knowledge of ICT, especially as the academy utilises One:One devices, are essential.