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’re 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. Plus, we’re thrilled that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted!

Role Responsibilities

As a School Tutor / ELSA, you will play a vital role in supporting our students' personal and academic growth. 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 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.
• Advocating for the ethos of Martha H School.
• Leading on reading and phonics, while reviewing student progress.
• Developing the Pupil Voice and liaising with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Building relationships with parents and carers, actively participating in transitions and consultations.

Requirements

We’re looking for candidates who are:

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, with strong IT skills.
• Experienced in a similar role, such as HLTA.
• Familiar with working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Confident in taking on additional responsibilities, such as food hygiene or school activities.
• Skilled in behaviour management techniques.
• Committed to professional development and eager to learn.

What We Offer

At Polaris, we believe in nurturing not just our students, but our staff too! Here’s what you can expect:

• A workplace that prioritizes emotional health and wellbeing.
• Support for your professional development through a variety of opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
• A friendly and inclusive team dedicated to improving outcomes for all students.

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

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