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Polaris Education - Ormston SchoolTutor (ELSA/Wellbeing)Contract: Full-time, term-time onlyBasic Salary: £20,422 - £23,232.69Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount SchemeLocation: Headingley, Leeds, West YorkshireStart Date: ASAPAbout Our SchoolThis is an exciting time to join our School as we continue to develop and grow. Due to recent internal promotions and the development of our Inclusion team, we are looking for a new Tutor who will lead on the wellbeing of young people and staff, including the role of ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant).Located in Headingley, Ormston School offers a safe and supportive environment for young people with Special Educational 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 13 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 ResponsibilitiesSupport the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience and behaviour management within Ormston SchoolWork with members of the Education team to support young people's personal and academic development by removing barriers to learningPromote positive learning behaviour with young peopleLead classes during PPA and absence coverDeliver enrichment activitiesSupport in lessons with academic understanding or pastoral, emotional or behavioural needsRespond to immediate concerns, clarifying the situationCreate and collate information relating to lessons and interventions deliveredAssist in the preparation of information relevant to meetings about pupilsAct as an advocate for the ethos of Ormston SchoolLead on interventions, including Reading and Phonics, reviewing progress made by young peopleDevelop the role of Pupil Voice, liaising with SLT about the Pupil CouncilDevelop relationships with parents/carers, taking an active role in transitions and consultation visitsLead ELSA sessions and complete training with the Local AuthorityRequirementsHave 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, i.e., HLTA or Cover SupervisorSome previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH/Autism within an educational settingExperience of behaviour management techniquesCommitted to professional development and willing to learnMust be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing workWhat We OfferA 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 outcomesThe successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, cost of which will be met by Ormston School.Ormston School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.Ormston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.JBRP1_UKTJ