Tutor

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? At Polaris Children's Services, we believe in creating a nurturing and empowering environment for children with complex needs. Located in the heart of Andover, Hampshire, our school is dedicated to fostering both academic success and emotional wellbeing for pupils aged 5 to 16 years.

With a capacity for up to 60 pupils, we have been transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years. As part of the Polaris Community, which includes fifteen SEN schools across the UK, we are proud to have achieved a 100% rating of Good or Outstanding from Ofsted. Join us in our mission to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe and supportive environment!

As a Tutor, you will play a vital role in supporting our pupils' personal and academic development. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Enhancing wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behaviour management.
• Collaborating with the Education Team to remove barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive learning behaviours among young people.
• 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 effectively.
• Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
• Assisting in preparing information for meetings regarding pupils.
• Acting as an advocate for the ethos of Lyttelton House School.
• Leading on Reading and Phonics, tracking progress made by pupils.
• Developing the role of Pupil Voice and liaising with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Building relationships with parents/carers and supporting transitions.

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.
• 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, we value the emotional health and wellbeing of our staff and pupils alike. Here’s what you can expect:

• A supportive workplace that prioritizes your emotional health.
• Opportunities for professional development through a variety of programs.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
• A friendly, inclusive team dedicated to improving outcomes for our pupils.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, 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 all qualified candidates.

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