All Locations
Strood
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
Support Staff Pay Group 3 - £22,467 - £26,073 for hours and weeks stated
Function:
Support Staff
Contract TypeContract Type:
Permanent
Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
37
Weeks Per YearWeeks Per Year:
38
Required Start Date:Required Start Date:
1st September 2025
External Advertising End Date
01 Jun 2025

About The Role

We are recruiting an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant for our new academy, supporting us with our responsibility for 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 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 our pupils 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, and as we are an academy that utilises One:One devices good knowledge of ICT would be essential.

About Us

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.  

Maritime Academy, is a brand-new secondary school serving the community of Medway, which opened in September 2022 and has moved to their brand new premises in September 2024.

Click here to learn more about our school and our vision

 

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.  That’s why we invest in our people and are recognised as the Multi Academy Trust Association Employer of the Year for 2025/2026, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils. 

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

 

What we can offer you:

  • Environment:  A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
  • Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
  • Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance. 
  • Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
  • Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
  • Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. 
  • Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
  • TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
  • Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
  • Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
  • TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 
  • Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

 

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 

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, Office Manager, during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via email [email protected] 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 email [email protected]

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