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Title

Primary Academic Support Tutor (Hackney Downs)

Organisation

IntoUniversity Hackney

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Short Description

Volunteer Tutors are needed at our after-school Academic Support programme to help primary students with their homework and our curriculum based activities. Sessions take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 3.15-5.15pm.

What you will be doing

Volunteers are an integral part of our charity and we really appreciate and rely on their contributions to our work with young people. Volunteer Tutors are needed at our after-school Academic Support programme to help primary students with their homework and our curriculum based activities. Sessions take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 3.15-5.15pm. You will get the chance to work with some amazing young people on a 1:1 basis as well as in small groups. The young people come to the centre out of their own free will, as they want to see themselves improve and reach their full potential. We have established a strong positive ethos in the centre and behaviour is rarely in question with any of the young people that we work with. Training and induction will be provided to all of our volunteers and a strong support network is in place from all of our permanent members of staff.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Teaching & Training

Skills & Attributes

Skills Description

Our tutors must meet the following requirements: - Minimum Grade C in English and Maths GCSE - Enthusiasm for education - Interpersonal skills - Ability to act on initiative - Patience

What is in it for you

Supporting young people at IntoUniversity is a rewarding experience as you can see students develop their academic and social skills over time. Through this volunteering experience, you will also develop your confidence working with young people, discovering new techniques to facilitate learning and positive behaviour management.

Time Commitment

-Approximately 1.5 hours per week -Our primary Academic Support sessions take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5pm, we brief volunteers prior to sessions and debrief with them after sessions. -We ask that volunteers commit to 1 day per week

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Hamima Khatun

Role Address

St James' Church Hall, Powell Rd, London, E5 8DJ

Postcode (See Google maps below)

E5 8DJ

Directions

Nearest stations are Clapton, Hackney Central, Hackney Downs and Rectory Rd. Buses 38, 48, 55, 56, 106, 253, 254, 393 and 425 all stop on Lower Clapton Road.

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