Tutor
Polaris Children’s Services – Redstone Hall School
TUTOR
Contract: Full-Time Term Time Only
Basic Salary: £, FTE
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Start Date: January
About our School
Located in Ipswich our new school has the capacity for up to x pupils and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from to years olds with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional well being and personal growth.
We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over years. Within the Polaris Community, we have twelve 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 % of our Education 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 Redstone Hall SchoolWork with members of the Education team to support young people’s personal and academic development by removing barriers to learningTo promote positive learning behaviour with young peopleTo lead classes during PPA and absence cover, the planning will be supported by teaching staff.To deliver an enrichment golden time activityTo support in lessons with academic understanding or pastoral, emotional or behavioural needTo respond to immediate concerns clarifying the situationTo create and collate information relating to lessons and interventions deliveredTo assist in the preparation of information relevant to the meetings about pupilsTo be an advocate for the ethos of Redstone Hall SchoolTo lead on Reading and Phonics – reviewing progress made by young peopleTo develop the role of Pupil Voice Liaising with SLT about the Pupil CouncilTo 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 skillsPrevious experience in a similar role ie, HLTASome previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational settingBe 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 techniquesCommitted to professional development and willing to learn What we offer
A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunitiesAn opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provisionA friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving outcomes 
