Releasing Potential Ltd

Join Releasing Potential as a Tutor – Make a Real Difference in Children’s
Lives

At Releasing Potential, we don’t just teach – we transform lives.

We support children with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) who face
challenges linked to social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH). Every day brings
opportunities to celebrate small wins that truly matter.

We are looking for Tutors, Learning Support Assistants, and Support Workers
who are passionate about education and ready to make a real difference.

Why Work With Us

  Small groups & 1:1 learning – Tailored lessons that make education

meaningful and accessible.

  Hands-on, heart-led approach – Every lesson inspires curiosity, confidence,

and engagement.

  Supportive team – Share ideas, grow your skills and celebrate success

together.

  Real impact – Watch small steps lead to big transformations in children’s

lives.

The Role – Tutor

As a Tutor, you will:

  Deliver a flexible, engaging curriculum that sparks curiosity.

  Support children in small groups or 1:1, outside traditional classrooms.

  Build trusting relationships, showing students you care before you teach.

  Personalise lessons to meet individual needs.

  Use Glasser’s Choice Theory to help students balance survival, love &

belonging, power, freedom, and fun.

What We’re Looking For

  A valid UK driving licence (essential).

  Understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication

differences.

  Patience, empathy, and resilience.

  Creativity and curiosity – you’ll need both every day.

  SEN experience is welcome but not essential – passion matters most.

What We Offer

  Full-time salary starting at £26,481 – real stability all year.

  Generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.

  24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing.

  Ongoing training and nationally recognised qualifications.

  A team that supports you and celebrates your skills.

Safeguarding Commitment

We take safeguarding seriously. All roles involve working directly with children and
fall under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.
This requires disclosure of any convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs,
including those considered “spent.”

Candidates will also undergo enhanced DBS & barred list checks, plus online and
social media screening to help keep our young people safe.

Apply Today

Make a real difference in children’s lives.

Submit your covering letter and application form to:

📧 Email: jill@releasingpotential.com

📞 Call: 07563 024063

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: In person – Chichester & Havant
Work Authorisation: United Kingdom

Benefits: Pension, on-site parking, sick pay

Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives

Join Us on the Water – Become a Water-Based Instructor!

At Releasing Potential, we believe learning comes alive on the water - through every paddle stroke,
splash, and shared adventure. We’re looking for a Water-Based Instructor to lead engaging, hands-
on experiences that inspire and empower young people with social, emotional, and mental health
(SEMH) needs, helping them build confidence, resilience and connection.

We work with students aged 11–18 across Hampshire and West Sussex who need a different kind of
education - one that meets them where they are, sees their potential, and builds their confidence. If
you’re passionate about adventure, personal growth and inclusive education, this could be your next
meaningful career move.

                             What You'll Be Doing:

•  Designing and leading engaging sessions in paddle boarding, windsurfing and sailing
•  Provide children the opportunity to experience windsurfing, paddle boarding and sailing
•  Be interested in developing windsurfing, paddle boarding and body boarding
•  Supporting students’ confidence, wellbeing, and independence through outdoor learning
•  Managing the equipment, safety, and technical quality of all water-based activities
•  Ensuring all activities meet National Governing Body standards
•  Leading by example with personal teaching competency and a commitment to outstanding

practice

•  Collaborating with our education teams to tailor experiences to students’ individual needs
•  Playing a key role in inspections, compliance, and continual improvement

    What You’ll Need

•  A valid UK driving licence (essential).
•  One or more senior instructor qualifications in Sailing or Windsurfing
•  A passion for water sports, particularly windsurfing, paddle boarding and body boarding
•  An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
•  Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
•  Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
•  Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
•  Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting

What We Offer

•  Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
•  34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
•  A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
•  24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
•  Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
•  A role where your work truly changes lives.

•  A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.

🛡 Safeguarding Commitment

We’re serious about safeguarding children.

All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it
involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any
criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."

"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an
enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.

   Ready to Make a Splash?

Join a team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
     Email jill@releasingpotential.com to apply or call 07563 024063 for more information

Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives

Outdoor Activity Tutor
Releasing Potential is dedicated to supporting students aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and
mental health needs. Serving the local authorities of Hampshire and West Sussex, we offer a
nurturing educational environment where young people can flourish beyond the constraints of
traditional education.
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 students simply
showing up—can be truly meaningful.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for people seeking a new challenge.
Do you have a passion for the outdoors that you’d love to share?
Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can inspire and develop young people—while growing
personally and professionally?
Join us in delivering high-quality, safe, and rewarding outdoor learning experiences through a variety
of water and land-based activities.

Main Duties

•  Ensure the safe operation of group or one-on-one sessions for the entire duration that young

people are in your care.

•  Plan and deliver a programme of activities tailored to the needs and experience of each group
or individual, recording their progress toward National Governing Body qualifications after
each session.

•  Maintain the necessary qualifications and appropriate equipment for all activities you lead.
•  Conduct risk assessments for all activities, continuously evaluating potential risks, including

obtaining up-to-date and relevant weather forecasts.

•  Provide feedback to RP School, referring agencies, parents, or carers through weekly updates

or verbal reports.

•  Keep student records up to date and accessible for other staff who may need them for future

sessions.

    What You’ll Need

•  A valid UK driving licence (essential).
•  An NGB Instructor qualification?
•  Do you have a calid First Aid Certificate
•  An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
•  Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
•  Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
•  Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
•  Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting

What We Offer

•  Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
•  34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
•  A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
•  24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
•  Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
•  A role where your work truly changes lives.
•  A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.

🛡 Safeguarding Commitment

We’re serious about safeguarding children.

All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it
involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any
criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to complete an application form.

"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an
enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.

Join a team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
Email jill@releasingpotential.com to apply or call 07563 024063 for more information