Freelance Engagement & Wellbeing Tutor (Year 7–8)

communityactioneastsussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Develop Outdoors CIC is seeking two caring, enthusiastic and reliable Support Tutors to deliver an Engagement & Wellbeing Programme for Year 7 and 8 students in Brighton. You will work with a Lead Tutor to run practical, outdoor-based sessions that build confidence, wellbeing and life skills.

This freelance role (Sept 2026–July 2027) is term-time only, 3 days per week, 9:00am–3:00pm, with up to 37 weeks per year and a daily rate of £15. DBS clearance is required or willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Experience working with children or young people (KS1-KS3) in schools, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, childcare, community groups or similar settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in a team.
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging, practical and active learning sessions.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Encourage participation, confidence and independence.
• Provide individual and small group support throughout the day, including SEND/SEMH learners.
• Prepare resources and activities before sessions.
• Assist with setting up and packing away learning environments.
• Support learners to gather evidence toward accreditation.
• Complete weekly learner session reports with the Lead Tutor.
• Assist with accreditation paperwork and learner portfolios.
• Support positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Celebrate learners' progress and achievements.
• Work as part of a collaborative Tutor team.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Experience with children/young people

Driving licence

IT basics

Job description

Develop Outdoors CIC is seeking two caring, enthusiastic and reliable Support Tutors to deliver an Engagement & Wellbeing Programme for Year 7 and 8 students in Brighton. You will work with a Lead Tutor to run practical, outdoor-based sessions that build confidence, wellbeing and life skills.

This freelance role (Sept 2026–July 2027) is term-time only, 3 days per week, 9:00am–3:00pm, with up to 37 weeks per year and a daily rate of £15. DBS clearance is required or willing to obtain one.