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Polaris Community; Plymouth (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Community is recruiting for Holdsworth School in Burnley, Lancashire. The role supports wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience and behaviour management across pupils aged 5–18 with complex needs.

You will collaborate with the education team to remove barriers to learning and promote positive learning behaviours. The post requires HLTA experience, GCSEs in English and Maths, and willingness to take additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• HLTA or similar experience.
• Experience with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Willing to take additional responsibility in school areas (e.g., Food Hygiene, Forest School).
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques.
• Committed to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience and behaviour management within Holdsworth School.
• Work with the education team to support pupils' personal and academic development by removing barriers to learning.
• Promote positive learning behaviour with pupils.
• Lead classes during PPA and absence cover; planning supported by teaching staff.
• Deliver an enrichment golden time activity.
• Support in lessons with academic understanding or pastoral, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Respond to immediate concerns and clarify the situation.
• Create and collate information relating to lessons and interventions delivered.
• Assist in preparation of information for pupil meetings.
• Advocate for Holdsworth School ethos.
• Lead Reading and Phonics, reviewing progress.
• Develop Pupil Voice and liaise with SLT about the Pupil Council.
• Develop relationships with parents/carers and participate in transitions.

Skills

Behaviour management

Reading and Phonics

Pastoral support

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics (C or equivalent)

Job description

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Basic Salary: £24,000 FTE
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Burnley, Lancashire

About Our School

Located in Burnley, Lancashire, our school has the capacity for up to 48 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 wellbeing and personal growth.

Our school forms part of the Polaris Community, who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, alongside our current growing portfolio of schools across the UK. We’re 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 Holdsworth 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. 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 meetings about pupils
• To be an advocate for the ethos of Holdsworth 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, i.e. 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, 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.