Join Our Team at Polaris Children’s Services - Lyttelton House School

Tutor Position

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Basic Salary: £24,000 FTE
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Proposed Start Date: May 2026

About Us

At Lyttelton House School , located in the heart of Andover, we create a safe and supportive environment for children aged 5 to 16 with complex needs. Our mission is to foster a nurturing atmosphere where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe in a holistic approach that balances academic progress with emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

As part of the Polaris Community , we have been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people for over 30 years. With fifteen SEN schools across the UK, we collaborate to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe environment that inspires learning and encourages achievement. We are proud to have 100% of our education services rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted!

Your Role

As a Tutor, you will play a vital role in supporting our students’ wellbeing and academic success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Enhancing wellbeing, readiness for learning, resilience, and behaviour management.
• Collaborating with the Education Team to remove barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive learning behaviours.
• Leading classes during PPA and absence cover, with planning support from teaching staff.
• Delivering engaging enrichment activities during ‘Golden Time’.
• Providing in-class support for academic, pastoral, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Addressing immediate concerns and resolving situations effectively.
• Documenting lessons and interventions.
• Preparing information for pupil-related meetings.
• Advocating for the ethos of Lyttelton House School.
• Leading on Reading and Phonics, tracking student progress.
• Developing the Pupil Voice initiative in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Building relationships with parents/carers and supporting transitions.

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.
• The confidence to take on additional responsibilities in specific areas (e.g., Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga).
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer You

Joining our team means you will enjoy:

• 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 meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching.
• A friendly, inclusive team passionate about improving outcomes for our students.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Polaris Community.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all 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.

Job Profile for CAD & Programming Engineer - TP45836

Position: CAD & Programming Engineer

Location: Andover
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

CAD & Programming Engineer required. Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing machinery manufacturer, who are seeking an enthuaisastic CAD & Programming Engineer to join their team.

CAD & Programming Engineer Job Overview

* Utilising Fusion 360, to carry out project designs for new machines and carry out modifications to existing CAD files
* Assisting with Research and Development projects, including prototyping and using inhouse 3D printing equipment
* Assisting with PCB design and C based programming for projects

CAD & Programming Engineer Requirements

* Qualifications within an Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Design Engineering field or relevant experience
* Experience with 3D modelling software such as Fusion 360, Solidworks or Inventor
* Full UK Driving License & willingness to travel
* Experience with C based programming
* Based in a commutable distance of Andover

CAD & Programming Engineer Salary & Benefits

* Salary £28,000 - £35,000 - depending on experience
* Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00. Permanent position. Flexible working hours.
* Performance related bonus
* 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Increasing with tenure.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

We’re looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a high-performing product design team developing complex embedded control and sensing systems. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate in the development of complex systems including development and design and implementation and installation. You’ll work closely with electronics, systems, and test engineers to deliver innovative, reliable software solutions for high-integrity applications. Working on site Monday - Friday in Andover offering a salary of £39,500.

The role as an Embedded Software Engineer:

Lead and contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of embedded software for real-time control and sensing applications.

Processors used include Zynq 7000 SoC, TI MSP430 and Renesas RX

Develop and maintain supporting GUI or Windows-based tools (C#, Visual Studio) to interface with embedded systems.

Perform hands-on debugging and component-level testing.

Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to define software architecture.

Drive continuous improvement in software development practices, documentation and testing.

Qualifications & Experience needed for this Embedded Software Engineer role:

Degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline.

Previous experience developing software for embedded systems.

Strong proficiency in C for embedded applications.

Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Windows application development (C# preferred).

Solid understanding of real-time systems, hardware interfacing and debugging tools.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Experience implementing digital control systems or video-processing applications.

Familiarity with Linux operating systems. (preferable)

Eligible for UK Security Clearance (required due to the nature of the work).

Benefits to you as an Embedded Software Engineer:

Annual salary of £39,500

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible salary sacrifice scheme whereby staff can buy up to 5 or sell up to 5 days holiday on an annual basis

Pension scheme

Health insurance scheme

Death in service at 3X gross salary

Free parking on site

Sports & social club membership

Working hours are 8.30 - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am - 3pm on Friday

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DSP Embedded Software Engineer
My client is a leading electronics company based in Wiltshire, specialising in the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge products for the global market. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, they are committed to delivering exceptional user experiences through advanced technology.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimise real-time digital signal processing algorithms and embedded software for consumer electronic devices.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architectures and interfaces for seamless integration.
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Analyze and optimise software performance to meet stringent product specifications.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in DSP and embedded software development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure timely project delivery.
  Skills and Requirements:
• Proven experience in developing DSP algorithms and implementing them in embedded systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly language for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems and device driver development.
• Familiarity with digital audio and video processing, image processing, or wireless communication protocols is highly desirable.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts effectively.
  Salary – Flexible DOE
  Location: Wiltshire, United Kingdom (very flexible hybrid working)
  If you are passionate about software and have the necessary skills, please apply now