Tutor - ELSA

Join Our Team as a School Tutor / ELSA at Polaris - Martha H School!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? At Polaris, we are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5 to 16. Located in Wigan, our school is part of a thriving community that has been transforming lives for over 30 years. With a network of over sixteen SEN schools across the UK, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored, diverse, and engaging education that inspires learning and encourages achievement.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a School Tutor / ELSA on a full-time, term-time only basis, with a basic salary of £24,000 FTE.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a School Tutor / ELSA, you will play a vital role in supporting our students' personal and academic development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Enhancing wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behaviour management within Martha H School.
• Collaborating with the education team to remove barriers to learning.
• Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
• Delivering enrichment activities during Golden Time.
• Assisting in lessons to support academic understanding and address 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, reviewing progress made by students.
• Developing the role of Pupil Voice 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 possess:

• A strong educational background, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• 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.
• Experience in behaviour management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer

At Polaris, we believe in nurturing the emotional health and wellbeing of our staff. Here’s what you can expect:

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

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, with the cost covered by Polaris. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Join us in our mission to provide high-quality teaching in a safe educational environment. Together, we can inspire the next generation!