Intervention Tutor, English

Coleman James; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Free parking

Job summary

Coleman James is seeking an Intervention Tutor, English in the Middlesbrough area to deliver targeted English intervention for secondary students in an alternative provision. The role focuses on developing literacy, reading and written communication within a supportive classroom setting.

The successful candidate will join an established team, bring a degree-level qualification, and have classroom, tutoring or youth-work experience.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in English, education, humanities or related field.
• Experience as teaching assistant, tutor, or education professional with secondary-aged students.
• Strong knowledge of English and literacy.
• Excellent behaviour management and calm, patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English-focused intervention for secondary-aged students.
• Support literacy, reading and written communication skills.
• Work with individuals and small groups; build positive relationships.
• Maintain a calm, structured learning environment and clear boundaries.
• Collaborate with staff to identify barriers to learning and progress.

Skills

Literacy support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Education

Degree-level qualification (English/education background)

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people re-engage with education and reach their potential?

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and resilient Intervention Tutor, English to join an established alternative education provision in the Middlesbrough area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate, experienced teaching assistant, tutor, cover supervisor or education professional who has a strong understanding of English and is confident supporting secondary-aged students with challenging behaviour and barriers to learning.

The Role:

As an Intervention Tutor, you will work closely with secondary-aged students who are accessing education within an alternative provision setting.

Your primary focus will be English intervention and supporting students to make progress with their literacy and wider learning. You will work within the classroom and provide targeted support to help students engage positively with their education.

The role will involve:

• Delivering and supporting English-focused intervention with secondary-aged students
• Supporting students to develop their literacy, reading and written communication skills
• Working with individuals and small groups where appropriate
• Building positive, professional relationships with students
• Encouraging students who may have become disengaged from mainstream education
• Managing behaviour confidently and consistently
• Establishing clear boundaries and expectations
• Working alongside teaching and support staff to identify barriers to learning
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment
• Supporting students' wider educational and personal development

About You:

• A degree-level qualification, ideally with an English, education, humanities or related background
• Previous classroom, tutoring or youth work experience
• Experience working with secondary-aged students
• Strong knowledge of English and literacy
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Confidence supporting students who may display challenging behaviour
• The ability to remain calm, patient and consistent in difficult situations
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A resilient and positive approach
• Experience working within alternative provision, SEMH, SEND, PRU or similar settings would be highly desirable.

Why Apply?:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to young people who may not have thrived in a mainstream school environment.

The provision offers a more personalised approach to education, and the successful candidate will play an important role in helping students rebuild their confidence, improve their engagement and develop their English skills.

The role offers consistent Monday to Friday hours, 9:00am to 2:00pm, making it particularly attractive to candidates looking for a regular school-based position.

Your experience, subject knowledge, ability to manage behaviour and passion for supporting young people are what matter most.

Safer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities:

Coleman James Ltd T/a CJ Education, is committed to safer recruitment and follows stringent compliance procedures when recruiting for education roles. Any offer of work will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity verification, and all other relevant safeguarding and compliance checks. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted, normally within three working days.

Data Privacy:

By submitting your application, you consent to Coleman James Ltd T/A CJ Education processing and securely storing your personal information, including, but not limited to your CV and application details, for recruitment purposes.

Your data will:

• Be handled in accordance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation
• Be stored securely and treated confidentially
• Never be shared with third parties without your consent
• Retained for up to 24 months unless you request its deletion sooner

You have the right to request access to, update, or delete your personal data at any time by contacting us directly.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking

Work Location: In person