Tutor

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Polaris Community, Edgerton, Kirklees

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 3 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6a2d219e988441b3943a74869bf2d2db

Polaris Community

Full Job Description

This is an exciting time to join our new School! Located in Huddersfield, Barraclough school offers a safe and supportive environment for young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities aged between 5 and 18 years old. With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each young person with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement. 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 ten 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

To support the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience and behaviour management within Ormston School
Work with members of the Education team to support young people's personal and academic development by removing barriers to learning
To promote positive learning behaviour with young people
To lead classes during PPA and absence cover, the planning will be supported by teaching staff.
To deliver an enrichment golden time activity
To support in lessons with academic understanding or pastoral, emotional or behavioural need
To respond to immediate concerns clarifying the situation
To create and collate information relating to lessons and interventions delivered
To assist in the preparation of information relevant to the meetings about pupils
To be an advocate for the ethos of Ormston School
To lead on Reading and Phonics - reviewing progress made by young people
To develop the role of Pupil Voice Liaising with SLT about the Pupil Council
To develop relationships with parents/carers, taking an active role in transitions and consultation visits

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 ie, 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 ie, Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga etc.
Experience of behaviour management and techniques
Committed to professional development and willing to learn
Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work

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