Learning and Development Specialist

6 days ago


Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Polaris Full time
About Polaris Children's Services
Polaris is a leading provider of special educational needs services, committed to delivering high-quality education to young people with disabilities. Our schools offer a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, engagement, and learning.

**Job Summary**
We are seeking an experienced Learning and Development Specialist to join our team at Barraclough School in Huddersfield. The successful candidate will support the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behaviour management within the school. Key responsibilities include working with the Education team to support young people's personal and academic development, promoting positive learning behaviour, and leading classes during PPA and absence cover. The ideal candidate will have a strong basic education, previous experience in a similar role, and experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting.

**Key Responsibilities**
• Support the improvement of wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behaviour management
• Work with the Education team to support young people's personal and academic development
• Promote positive learning behaviour with young people
• Lead classes during PPA and absence cover
• Deliver enrichment activities to support young people's social and emotional development

**Requirements**
The successful candidate will have a strong basic education, including GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills. Previous experience in a similar role and some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting are essential. The ideal candidate will be confident and capable of taking additional responsibility in areas such as food hygiene, forest school, and lunchtime supervision. Experience of behaviour management and techniques is also desirable.

**What We Offer**
A competitive salary of £24,000 FTE, plus benefits including company pension, life assurance, and employee discount scheme. A commitment to ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

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