Why Join Our Team? 

Job Role: Alternative Provision Tutor 

Job Description:

Balance and Build Support Ltd are seeking dedicated and compassionate Alternative Provision Tutors to support children and young people across Suffolk and surrounding areas. This is a flexible, 0-hour contract role suited to individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people who may be disengaged from mainstream education.
Tutors will deliver personalised, one-to-one or small group learning sessions to children with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, neurodiversity, and other diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver tailored educational sessions to meet individual learning needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support students to re-engage with education and develop confidence.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit a variety of learning styles and needs.
• Maintain accurate records of sessions, progress, and outcomes.
• Work in line with safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Liaise with families, schools, and professionals where appropriate.

Pay Rates:

• £30 per hour – Without teaching qualifications or extensive experience of complex needs,
• £40 per hour – Candidates with extensive experience of complex needs. 
• £50 per hour – Tutors holding teaching qualifications. 

Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with additional needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Willingness to travel across Suffolk and surrounding areas.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training prior to starting.

Desirable:

• Experience of children and young people with complex needs.
• Background in education, youth work, or the care sector.
• Experience supporting children and young people with additional needs. 

Additional Information:

• Flexible working hours.
• Mileage is paid at 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles, 25p thereafter as per HMRC approved mileage rates. 
• Work will be allocated based on tutor availability, experience, and location.

Why Join Us?

At Balance and Build Support Ltd, we are committed to providing high-quality, individualised support that helps young people rebuild confidence, develop skills, and achieve positive outcomes. You will be part of a supportive and values-driven team making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Subsidised travel
• 1-1 supervision sessions
• Flexiable working hours
• Ongoing training & CPD
• Experienced mentor tutors who provide guidance, modelling of best practice and confidence building in the role.
• Peer support networks 
• Staff social events
• Access to occupational health and well-being services 
• Professional coaching support to help manage stress, build resilience and prevent burnout