Job Description

Reading Tutor / Support Worker

Q - Are you a graduate with a 1st Class / 2.1 Degree looking for an exciting new opportunity to support students 1:1 and in group settings?

Q - Are you looking to obtain further experience ahead of a career in Psychology, Therapy or Education?

Well, an Outstanding Greenwich based Secondary School are looking for enthusiastic graduates with strong academics and a passion for education to join as Reading Tutors / Support Workers for the remainder of the academic year.

EdEx have placed over 500 graduates into school-based roles in the last 2 years, who then go onto an array of careers including; Psychologists, Therapists, Primary/Secondary School Teachers, Counsellors, you name it!

You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of London's best teachers and a SENCO that will support you from day 1!

If this Reading Tutor / Support Worker role sounds like the ideal position for you, please read on to find out more!

Reading Tutor / Support Worker - What will you do day to day?

• Helping to lead catch up sessions as directed by the SENCO
• Participate in a range of after school activities such as (Sports Club, Debate Mate, Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh Award)
• Scribe work for students that struggle with the pace of lessons
• 1:1 and small group work in and out of the classroom
• Liaison with teachers to support breaking down barriers to learning
• Support in running homework clubs
• Supervising and supporting identified children with SEN / Additional Needs in 1:1, group or whole class situations ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment
• Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals
• Supporting Sixth Form Students with UCAS Preparation

Reading Tutor / Support Worker - Ideal Candidate

• 1st Class or 2:1 Degree and a strong set of A-Levels
• A passion for supporting students in Secondary Education
• Perfect for aspiring Secondary Teachers (Teacher Training Opportunity in September 2025)
• Confident and comfortable leading catch-up sessions in a variety of subjects
• Previous experience supporting children; if this is in a school based setting then even better!
• This can also include; Tutoring, Babysitting, Summer Camps, Support Work, Voluntary SEN Work and anything else children related!
• Committed to supporting children to achieve the best possible results they can

Reading Tutor / Support Worker - Further Details about the role

• Reading Tutor / Support Worker
• Role starting ASAP - Long Term - Full Time (5 days per week, Monday - Friday)
• 105 - 110 per day - paid weekly!
• Working School Hours, typically 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Located in the Borough of Greenwich
• Fantastic SEN Provisions and SEN Training Opportunities
• Outstanding OFSTED Graded School

If this Reading Tutor / Support Worker vacancy sounds like something that could benefit your long-term career plans, then apply to today, via the job board / website you've seen it on. Ideally with your updated CV attached.

Your personal consultant (Alex) will then be in touch from EdEx to discuss the role in more detail, if you're shortlisted for the role. Contact is typically made within 24 hours if shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application and good luck!

Reading Tutor / Support Worker