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 it's 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 diagnosis 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 as 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
To support the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience and behaviour management within Easthorpe 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 and plan for the classes during PPA and absence cover.
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 Easthorpe School
To lead on PE and DT within the school
To help 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 ie, HLTA
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 ie, Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga etc.
Experience of behaviour management and techniques
Committed to professional development and willing to learn
Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work
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 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 commitmentINDCOMHPTPBN1_UKTJ