Programme Support Tutor. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

IntoUniversity; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational charity is seeking a part-time Programme Support Tutor to help deliver educational programmes to children and young people. This role involves supporting academic sessions, managing behaviour, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies. Applicants should have experience working with young people and be committed to supporting diverse educational needs. The position offers a starting salary of £10,885 per annum for 16 hours per week and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Interest-free loans

Employer pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Understanding of educational frameworks and safeguarding policies.
• Ability to develop educational resources and worksheets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the IntoUniversity programme to children and young people.
• Assist in organizing Academic Support, FOCUS, and Mentoring Programmes.
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding policies and legal regulations.

Skills

Positive behaviour management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job description

We re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.

As the UK s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-four centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

We are looking for individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a permanent role as a part-time Programme Support Tutor. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.

The main duties of the role

To deliver the IntoUniversity programme effectively to children and young people in different settings, including schools-based workshops, Academic Support sessions and educational visits. This includes positive behaviour management and adherence to the IntoUniversity safeguarding policy.

• To assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS and Mentoring Programmes.
• To assist the IntoUniversity Centre Leader in liaising with schools and other partner bodies, in organising the classroom and resources and in planning project delivery.
• To update and maintain IntoUniversity displays, publicity and resources.
• To work with the IntoUniversity Centre Leader to recruit children and young people to the programme, including after-school Academic Support and FOCUS Weeks.
• To develop educational resources and worksheets for use across all IntoUniversity programmes.
• To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including the Children s Act, Children and Young People (Scotland) Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, and legislation and policies related to Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
• To champion diversity and inclusion in your role at all times, referring to the Diversity and Inclusion Staff Responsibilities Guide.
• To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

Contract
Permanent, part-time

Start date

Monday 1st September 2025 (in line with local school term)

Working hours

• 16 hours per week (please see job description for further information).

Salary

Starting salary is £28,250 (pro-rata).
Pro-rated salary is £10,885 per annum for 16 hours per week.

Location
IntoUniversity Leicester North

Staff benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
• Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Staff in FOCUS rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Employer pension contributions of 6%
• Staff in FOCUS rewards, competitions and prizes across the year