Polaris - Martha H School
Tutor / ELSA
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Basic Salary: £24,000 FTE
Location: Wigan, Lancashire
Benefits
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Employee Discount Scheme
About Our School
Located in Wigan, our new school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5 to 16.
We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have over sixteen SEN schools across the UK that work together to provide each young person with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Role Responsibilities
Support the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience and behaviour management within Martha H School
Work with members of the education team to support young people's personal and academic development by removing barriers to learning
Promote positive learning behaviour with young people
Lead classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning supported by teaching staff
Deliver an enrichment Golden Time activity
Support in lessons with academic understanding or pastoral, emotional or behavioural need
Respond to immediate concerns, clarifying the situation
Create and collate information relating to lessons and interventions delivered
Assist in the preparation of information relevant to the meetings about pupils
Be an advocate for the ethos of Martha H School
Lead on reading and phonics, reviewing progress made by young people
Develop the role of Pupil Voice, liaising with the Senior Leadership Team about the Pupil Council
Develop relationships with parents / carers, taking an active role in transitions and consultation visits
Requirements
Have a strong basic education, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills
Previous experience in a similar role, for example HLTA
Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting
Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school, for example food hygiene, forest school, lunchtimes or school yoga
Experience of behaviour management and techniques
Committed to professional development and willing to learn
What We Offer
A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody, including you
A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision
A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving outcomes
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris.
Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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