Tutor

Join Our Team at Polaris Children's Services - Redstone Hall School!

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Basic Salary: £24,000 FTE

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Start Date: January 2026

Welcome to Redstone Hall School, where we create a nurturing environment for children aged 5 to 18 with complex needs. Located in Ipswich, our school is designed to support up to 30 pupils, ensuring each child feels valued, respected, and empowered.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years. With twelve SEN schools across the UK, we provide tailored, diverse education in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We are proud to have 100% of our Education services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted!

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

• Supporting the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behavior management.
• Collaborating with the Education team to help remove barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive learning behaviors among students.
• Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
• Delivering engaging enrichment activities.
• Assisting in lessons to address academic, emotional, or behavioral needs.
• Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
• Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
• Preparing relevant information for pupil meetings.
• Advocating for the ethos of Redstone Hall School.
• Leading on Reading and Phonics, reviewing student progress.
• Developing the Pupil Voice and liaising with SLT about the Pupil Council.
• Building relationships with parents/carers and supporting transitions.

We are 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 (e.g., HLTA).
• Familiar with working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Confident in taking on additional responsibilities (e.g., Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga).
• Skilled in behavior management techniques.
• Committed to professional development and eager to learn.

At Polaris Children's Services, we believe in supporting our staff just as much as we support our students. Here’s what you can expect:

• A workplace that prioritizes the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill acquisition.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
• A friendly, inclusive team passionate about improving outcomes.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, with costs covered by Polaris Community.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.