Tutor - ELSA

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

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? At Polaris - Martha H School, we are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5 to 16. With over 30 years of experience in transforming lives, we are part of a vibrant community that includes over sixteen SEN schools across the UK. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, with 100% of our inspected services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Position Details\n

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• Job Title: School Tutor / ELSA
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• Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
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• Salary: £24,000 FTE
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• Location: Wigan, Lancashire
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What You'll Do\n

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

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• Supporting the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behaviour management.
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• Collaborating with the education team to help young people overcome barriers to learning.
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• Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
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• Delivering engaging enrichment activities during Golden Time.
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• Assisting in lessons to support academic understanding and address pastoral, emotional, or behavioural needs.
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• Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations as they arise.
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• Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
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• Advocating for the ethos of Martha H School and leading on reading and phonics initiatives.
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• Developing the Pupil Voice and liaising with the Senior Leadership Team about the Pupil Council.
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• Building strong relationships with parents and carers, actively participating in transitions and consultations.
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What We're Looking For\n

To thrive in this role, you should have:

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

At Polaris, we believe in valuing the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone in our community, including you! Here’s what we offer:

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• A supportive workplace that prioritizes your development through a variety of professional opportunities.
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• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality education.
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• A friendly and inclusive team that is passionate about improving outcomes for our students.
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As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be funded by Polaris. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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