Graduate Student Support & Pastoral Assistant - 6th Form College
Birmingham | Full-Time | Term Time Only
£495–£530 per week | August 2026 Start
Are you a recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in education, student wellbeing, and pastoral support? Do you want to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives while building valuable experience for a future career in teaching, psychology, counselling, or youth work?
An outstanding college in Birmingham is looking for a passionate Graduate Progress Tutor to join their team for the 2026/27 academic year.
This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with students, support their personal development, and become part leading UK wide graduate careers programme.
What’s on offer?
- Full-time role, Monday–Friday
- August start for the 2026/27 academic year
- Competitive weekly pay: £495–£530
- Term-time only position
- Interviews taking place throughout June & July
- Fantastic experience for aspiring teachers, counsellors, psychologists, or pastoral professionals
- The opportunity to be a part of a leading UK wide graduate careers programme
Your role will include:
- Delivering engaging group sessions and 1:1 tutorials focused on personal development, wellbeing, and life skills
- Supporting students with pastoral, safeguarding, attendance, and mental health concerns
- Monitoring student progress and helping young people reach their academic potential
- Working collaboratively with staff, students, parents and carers to support the personal and social growth of the learners by providing guidance, time management, and organisational assistance for their studies.
- Help to create a positive and productive learning environment.
- Ensuring all learners feel valued and included in the classroom.
Who we’re looking for:
- A recent graduate boasting a 2:1 or above degree along with a passion for education and student support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Have high expectations of teaching and learning.
- Ability to relate well to students and adults.
- Graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, social work, or youth services are especially encouraged to apply
Apply now
If you’re ready to gain meaningful experience in education and shape students’ lives, we’d love to hear from you. Click 'Apply’ now and send your CV to Eamon at Shape A Life. It could be the most important thing you do today!
Shape A Life is committed to the welfare of children and employs a rigorous safeguarding approach to recruitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work checks and a minimum of two suitable references.
Pay: £495.00-£530.00 per week
Education:
Work Location: In person
