(Boys’ or Girls’ Programme – Years 7 & 8)
Freelance | 3 Days per Week | Term Time Only (Days TBC)
Location: Brighton (Free parking available)
Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm (6 hours delivery each day)
Rate of Pay: £15 per hour (Freelance / Self-Employed)
Contract: Initial one-year contract (September 2026 – July 2027)37 weeks per year
Support. Encourage. Inspire.
Develop Outdoors CIC is seeking two caring, enthusiastic and reliable Support Tutors to join our growing team, delivering an exciting Engagement & Wellbeing Programme for Year 7 and 8 students.
Working alongside an experienced Lead Tutor, you will help deliver engaging sessions that build confidence, wellbeing, positive relationships and life skills for young people who benefit from a practical and relationship-based approach to learning.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop a career working with children and young people in alternative education.
About the Programme
Young people will participate in activities designed to develop:
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Emotional wellbeing and resilience
- Positive friendships and teamwork
- Communication and social skills
- Practical literacy and numeracy through everyday life skillsIndependent living skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Healthy lifestyles
- Creative and outdoor learning
- Careers awareness and aspirations
Learners will also work towards a portfolio of accredited learning and certificates linked to their interests, achievements and engagement activities.
The Role
Working alongside the Lead Tutor you will:
- Support the delivery of engaging, practical and active learning sessions.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
- Encourage participation, confidence and independence.
- Provide individual and small group support throughout the day.Support learners with SEND and SEMH needs.
- Help prepare resources and activities before sessions.
- Assist with setting up and packing away learning environments.
- Support learners to gather evidence towards accreditation.
- Complete weekly learner session reports alongside 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.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Kind, patient and nurturing.
- Creative and enthusiastic.Calm and approachable.
- Positive and encouraging.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Organised and confident using basic IT.
- A great team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
- 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.Good communication and organisational skills.
- Willingness to support programme delivery alongside a Lead Tutor.Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (business insurance
- required).
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH.
- Experience delivering or supporting small group or one-to-one activities.
- Experience using creative, outdoor or practical learning approaches.
- Experience supporting learner records or accreditation paperwork.
- Basic knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
Why Join Develop Outdoors?
- Small learner groups (maximum 8 learners).
- Work alongside an experienced Lead Tutor.
- Learn new skills and gain experience within Alternative Provision.Supportive and collaborative team.
- Ongoing training and professional development.Opportunities to progress into Lead Tutor roles as the organisation grows.
- A rewarding role where you’ll make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
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