Join Our Team at Elmy Hall School!
Position: Tutor
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Basic Salary: £24,000 FTE
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Northwich, Cheshire
Start Date: January 2026
About Us
Welcome to Elmy Hall School, a nurturing environment located in Northwich, where we cater to up to 100 pupils aged 5 to 18 with complex needs. Our mission is to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered .
As part of the Polaris Community, we have been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years. With twelve SEN schools across the UK, we collaborate to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education that inspires learning and encourages achievement. We are proud to have 100% of our education services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted!
Your Role
As a Tutor, you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and academic success of our students. Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behaviour management.
* Collaborating with the Education team to help students overcome barriers to learning.
* Promoting positive learning behaviours.
* Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
* Delivering engaging enrichment activities.
* Assisting in lessons to support academic understanding and emotional needs.
* Responding to immediate concerns and clarifying situations.
* Creating and collating information related to lessons and interventions.
* Preparing relevant information for pupil meetings.
* Advocating for the ethos of Elmy Hall School.
* Leading on Reading and Phonics, reviewing student progress.
* Developing the Pupil Voice and liaising with SLT about the Pupil Council.
* Building relationships with parents/carers and actively participating in transitions and consultations.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* A strong educational background, with at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, along with sound IT skills.
* Previous experience in a similar role (e.g., HLTA).
* Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
* Confidence to take on additional responsibilities in areas like Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, or School Yoga.
* Knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
* A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.
Why Join Us?
At Elmy Hall School, we offer:
* A workplace that prioritizes the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone, including you!
* Support for your professional development through a variety of opportunities.
* The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching.
* A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving outcomes for our students.
Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be covered by Polaris Community.
Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.