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 work collaboratively to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate 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 and Responsibilities

As a Tutor / ELSA, you will play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience 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 help young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive learning behaviours.
• Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
• Delivering engaging enrichment activities during Golden Time.
• Assisting in lessons with academic understanding or addressing pastoral, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
• Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
• Preparing relevant information for meetings about pupils.
• Advocating for the ethos of Martha H School.
• Leading on reading and phonics, tracking progress made by students.
• 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 meet the following requirements:

• A strong educational background, with at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, along with sound IT skills.
• 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, lunchtimes, or school yoga.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer You

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone, including you! Here’s what you can expect:

• A supportive environment that prioritizes your development through a variety of professional opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving outcomes for our students.

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 all 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.