Tutor

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Basic Salary: £24,000 FTE

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Andover, Hampshire

Proposed Start Date: May 2026

Welcome to Lyttelton House School, nestled in the heart of Andover, Hampshire! We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for up to 60 pupils aged 5 to 16 years, each with unique complex needs. Our mission is to foster a positive and nurturing atmosphere where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years. With fifteen SEN schools across the UK, we collaborate to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We are proud to have achieved a 100% rating of Good or Outstanding from Ofsted for our education services!

As a Tutor, you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and readiness for learning of our pupils. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the improvement of wellbeing, resilience, and behaviour management.
• Collaborating with the Education Team to help young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive learning behaviours.
• Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
• Delivering engaging enrichment activities during 'Golden Time'.
• Providing in-class support for academic, pastoral, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Responding to immediate concerns and resolving situations appropriately.
• Creating and collating lesson and intervention information.
• Assisting in preparing information for pupil-related meetings.
• Acting as an advocate for the ethos of Lyttelton House School.
• Leading on Reading and Phonics, tracking progress made by pupils.
• Developing the Pupil Voice initiative in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Building relationships with parents/carers and actively participating in transitions and consultations.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A strong educational background, with at least GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g., HLTA).
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• The confidence to take on additional responsibilities in specific areas (e.g., Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga).
• Experience in behaviour management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

At Polaris Children's Services, we prioritize the emotional health and wellbeing of our team. Here’s what you can expect:

• A supportive workplace that values your wellbeing.
• A commitment to your professional development through diverse opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving outcomes.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Polaris Community. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Join us in our mission to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Together, we can make a difference!