Tutor

Polaris; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Ipswich seeks a full-time tutor to foster wellbeing and academic development for students. Responsibilities involve supporting young people's learning, leading classes, and managing behaviour. Candidates should have strong educational backgrounds, particularly in English and Mathematics, alongside experience in similar roles. The institution offers professional development opportunities and values team inclusivity.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, e.g., HLTA.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Confident in taking additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support wellbeing, readiness for learning, and behaviour management.
• Work with education team to support personal and academic development.
• Deliver enrichment activities and assist in lessons.

Skills

Strong basic education

Sound IT skills

Experience of behaviour management

Education

Minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics

Job description

Polaris Children’s Services - Redstone Hall School

TUTOR

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

About our School

Located in Ipswich our new school has the capacity for up to 30 pupils and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 5 to 18 years old 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 30 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 100% 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 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 Redstone Hall 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

Requirements

• 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 i.e., 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 e.g., Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga etc.
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques
• Committed 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 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
• The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Community

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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