IntoUniversity is an award-winning national education charity, which provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve...
Academic Support Tutor
This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.
We are recruiting enthusiastic volunteers to support primary or secondary students at our learning centres. You should have achieved at least a grade C/5 for English and Maths GCSEs (or equivalent).
We are currently recruiting committed and enthusiastic volunteers to support groups of primary or secondary students at our learning centres in North Liverpool and Kirkby.
Check out this short film about what it's like to volunteer at Academic Support:
What is Academic Support?
Our after-school Academic Support programme provides free tutoring and support to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in a stimulating classroom environment. Young people receive tailored help with homework, coursework, revision and study skills from a team of dedicated staff and volunteers.
What does it involve?
- Attending a training and selection session
- Submitting references and undergoing an Enhanced DBS check
- Volunteering once a week at IntoUniversity North Liverpool or IntoUniversity Kirkby. Most sessions run for 2 hours and begin between 15:15 and 16:00
- Supporting either Primary or Secondary sessions, helping students with their homework or supporting the running of our own degree-focused curriculum workshops
- Being a role model to our students and encouraging their learning
What can you expect from us?
- Full training in advance of beginning your role
- Ongoing support and training opportunities from IntoUniversity staff
- Flexibility in your volunteering around exams and holidays
- The chance to develop valuable new skills and experience
- Recognition through the IntoUniversity accreditation scheme
What do we expect from you?
- Commitment to the role and providing the best support possible to our students
- Enthusiasm and a proactive approach
- The ability to build positive relationships with young people
- A commitment to one term of volunteering
- A minimum of Grade C at GCSE in English and Maths
Benefits to self
- Gain valuable experience working with children and young people
- Develop your communication and confidence
- Long-term volunteers can request references from IntoUniversity
Benefits to others
- Support young people to develop their academic and social skills and consider their future options
- Act as a role model for a young person, someone whom they can be comfortable talking to about their life
- Provide long-term, pastoral support in a classroom setting
Location
IntoUniversity North Liverpool and IntoUniversity Kirkby
Training available
Full training and support is provided:
- An online training session covering the role requirements and Safeguarding
- Ongoing support from your centre, with regular reviews and check-ins
- Briefings and debriefs for each session.
Transport details
Volunteers are expected to make their own way to and from our centres.
If travel costs are prohibitive for you, please speak to a member of the team.
- Areas of interestChildren and Young People, Education, Teaching and Mentoring