Job Description

Are you a LSA wanting a salary that

isn't pro rata

? Ready to make a real impact every day? Join Releasing Potential!

Releasing Potential is seeking passionate, committed tutors, to join us. Our success lies in recognising each student as an individual and welcoming them into the Releasing Potential community with unconditional positive regard. All our students have an Education, Health, and Care Plan, due to social, emotional, and mental health challenges that have hindered their access to education, resulting in challenging behaviour. We work in small groups or 1:1. The work can be tough, challenging and even frustrating at times, but the rewards of inspiring progress and achievements --no matter how small, like simply showing up--can be truly meaningful for our young people.

The Role

As a tutor, you'll:

Deliver our flexible curriculum and experiential education Lead sessions that allow students to access education by engaging them outside the classroom Build positive relationships with students to provide support and guidance to deliver to them the RP school curriculum Ensure sessions are accessible and relevant to students needs Model our practice using Glasser's Choice Theory that keeps five basic needs in balance, Survival, Lower, Power, Freedom and Fun
This is tough, rewarding work -- where the smallest wins can mean everything.

What You'll Need

A full current and valid driver's licence At least 1 year of experience in special education/SEN A solid understanding of SEMH, communication differences, and trauma-informed practice A resilient, empathetic, and calm approach to behaviour and challenge

What You'll Get

Fulltime Salary From 25,710 and_

not pro rata

_ 34 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension (with generous contribution) 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme A job that's emotionally rich and genuinely life-changing

Safeguarding Information

Releasing Potential is committed to safeguarding children. This role involves regulated activity with young people, and we will carry out:

Enhanced DBS checks Online/social media background searches for shortlisted candidates (KCSIE 2024 guidelines)
Information requested under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exception) Order 1975 Normally under the above Act, some criminal convictions do not have to be disclosed after a period of time when they become "spent". This does NOT apply to posts having regular contact as part of their normal and routine duties with children under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is made exempt from these rules by the above Order. This means that you must disclose current and all other previous criminal convictions.

Convictions are not necessarily a barrier to employment. We assess each case individually and with sensitivity.

Ready to Apply?

To apply, please submit a CV, and a covering letter.

For more information, contact Jill on 07563 024063.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,710.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chichester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

SEN: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Chichester (preferred)
Work Location: In person