Tutor

Contract: Full-Time Term Time Only

Basic Salary: £24,000 FTE Plus SEN allowance

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Ruddington, Notts

Start Date: ASAP

About our School

Easthorpe School is an independent specialist provision serving children and young people in the East Midlands who live with their families, foster carers or in residential children's homes.

The school first opened its doors to pupils in November 2022 and we are expanding the team to support the increase in pupil numbers in the Lower School (7-13yrs) provision.

Class sizes do not exceed 6 pupils and are supported by a qualified class teacher with up to 2 teaching assistants.

Our school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and a range of diagnoses which may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Attachment needs and mild/moderate learning needs.

This job is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tutor/HLTA to help shape the growth and development of our new provision and enrich the lives of our pupils. This role will give you the chance to further develop your skills whilst giving you the opportunity to work in the most rewarding sector of education.

We provide high quality education, adopting a thoughtful and informed approach for each pupil. If you would like to find out more about our school, have a chat or find out more then please get in touch.

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to get in touch and arrange a school visit before applying. Please contact to arrange a visit.

Role responsibilities

1. To support the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience and behaviour management within Easthorpe School
2. Work with members of the Education team to support young people's personal and academic development by removing barriers to learning
3. To promote positive learning behaviour with young people
4. To lead and plan for the classes during PPA and absence cover.
5. To deliver an enrichment golden time activity
6. To support in lessons with academic understanding or pastoral, emotional or behavioural need
7. To respond to immediate concerns clarifying the situation
8. To create and collate information relating to lessons and interventions delivered
9. To assist in the preparation of information relevant to the meetings about pupils
10. To be an advocate for the ethos of Easthorpe School
11. To lead on PE and DT within the school
12. To help develop the role of Pupil Voice liaising with SLT about the Pupil Council
13. To develop relationships with parents/carers, taking an active role in transitions and consultation visits

Requirements

1. Have a strong basic education, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills
2. Previous experience in a similar role, e.g., HLTA
3. Previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting
4. Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school, e.g., Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga etc.
5. Experience of behaviour management and techniques
6. Committed to professional development and willing to learn
7. Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work

What we offer

1. A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
2. A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
3. 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
4. A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Easthorpe School.

Easthorpe School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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