Academic Support Tutor (@ Hackney Downs)
IntoUniversity Hackney
Join IntoUniversity! As a national educational charity, IntoUniversity centres offer a safe space for young people to learn, explore and succeed. We believe in the importance of supporting young people in their communities. As a volunteer you will be supporting students with either their homework, revision, study skills or with IntoUniversity’s structured curriculum.
Join IntoUniversity! As a national educational charity, IntoUniversity centres offer a safe space for young people to learn, explore and succeed. We believe in the importance of supporting young people in their communities. As a volunteer you will be supporting students with either their homework, revision, study skills or with IntoUniversity’s structured curriculum. Academic Support Overview: At each centre, IntoUniversity staff provide sessions of structured academic study after school, helping students age 7-18 to develop effective study skills. Students have access to essential resources that they may not have at home such as books, university prospectuses and computers, as well as trained staff and volunteers. Primary students may also study our tailored, termly curriculum which is based on university degree subjects. Each ‘degree’ covers key National Curriculum/Curriculum for Excellence numeracy and literacy learning objectives. Secondary students may also complete projects as part of the ‘Future Readiness Award’ where they develop the meta-cognitive skills necessary to become independent learners. Past projects have supported students to create bold presentations and take part in lively debates. Volunteering: -You will be supporting students with either their homework, revision, study skills or with IntoUniversity’s structured curriculum. -Sessions are free for students and take place after school in our local learning centre in the Hackney Downs area. -We have separate Academic Support sessions depending on the age of students. Depending on the session, you may work one-to-one or with a group of students. Commitment: This is a once a week commitment for an academic term or for 12 sessions across the academic year. Volunteering takes place at the following times, with some variation at individual centres: - Monday and Thursday for students aged 11-17 (England): 3.45pm-5.15pm - Tuesday and Wednesday for students aged 7-11 (England): 3:30pm-5pm Skills Required: Anyone who has an enthusiasm for education, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to use their initiative We ask that our Academic Support volunteers have a minimum grade 4/C or higher in Maths and English, National 5s or Standard Grade at Credit Level, grades 1-2 (or equivalent). All volunteers require a DBS check arranged by IntoUniversity. You will be provided with training.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Teaching & Training
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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
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.
-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
E5 8DJ
IntoUniversity Hackney Downs Powell Road E5 8DJ
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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