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 vibrant 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 full-time School Tutor / ELSA on a term-time only contract, offering a competitive 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.
• Collaborating with the education team to remove barriers to learning.
• 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 address pastoral, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
• Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
• Advocating for the ethos of Martha H School.
• Leading on reading and phonics, while reviewing student progress.
• Developing the Pupil Voice initiative and liaising with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Building strong 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 a minimum of 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.
• Proficiency in behaviour management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

Why Join Us?

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

• A supportive workplace that prioritizes your emotional health.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill acquisition through various training programs.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality education.
• A friendly and inclusive team dedicated to improving outcomes for all students.

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 all qualified candidates.

Join us in our mission to inspire and empower the next generation!