Tutor - ELSA

Join Our Team at Polaris - Martha H School!

Position: Tutor / ELSA
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £24,000 FTE
Location: Wigan, Lancashire

Why Choose Us?

At Polaris - Martha H School, we believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for our pupils aged 5 to 16. As part of the Polaris Community, we have been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years. With over sixteen SEN schools across the UK, we provide tailored, diverse education that inspires learning and encourages achievement. We are proud to have 100% of our inspected services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted!

Your Role

As a Tutor / ELSA, you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and academic success of our students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behaviour management.
• Collaborating with the education team to remove barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive learning behaviours among students.
• Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
• Delivering engaging enrichment activities during Golden Time.
• Assisting in lessons to support academic understanding and emotional needs.
• Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
• Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
• Preparing information for meetings about pupils.
• Advocating for the ethos of Martha H School.
• Leading on reading and phonics, tracking student progress.
• Developing the Pupil Voice initiative and liaising with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Building relationships with parents and carers, actively participating in transitions and consultations.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A strong educational background, with at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Previous experience in a similar role, such as HLTA.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Confidence to take on additional responsibilities in areas like food hygiene, forest school, or school yoga.
• Experience in behaviour management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer You

We value the emotional health and wellbeing of our team and offer:

• A supportive workplace that prioritizes your wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill acquisition.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
• A friendly, inclusive team passionate about improving outcomes.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Polaris.

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.