Community Care Tutor

Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

Are you someone who naturally supports others – the kind of person families, colleagues or young people turn to when they need patience, reassurance or practical help? Perhaps you’re currently working as a nursery nurse, childminder, early years practitioner, care assistant, support worker, youth worker, healthcare assistant, community outreach worker, or in another people-focused role. If you enjoy making a difference and want a career with real purpose, this could be the perfect next step.

We’re looking for a Community Care Tutor to lead our new Introduction to Community Care pathway at our recently expanded Aylesbury Enrichment Centre—a warm, community-based setting many local families still know as the former Healthy Living Centre in Walton Court. This is an exciting opportunity to build a brand-new course from the ground up. You’ll shape a practical, supportive learning experience where young people aged 15–25 can discover their strengths, grow in confidence, and explore future possibilities within health, social care, early years, youth work and community-based roles. Many of our learners have additional needs or have found mainstream education overwhelming. They thrive when learning feels calm, hands-on and grounded in real-life connection. In this role, you’ll guide them through small steps and meaningful achievements—helping them rebuild trust in themselves and experience those powerful “I can do this” moments. If you’re looking for a role where your empathy, experience and encouragement genuinely change lives, this position offers the chance to make a lasting, positive impact every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible sessions based on the Introduction to Community Care curriculum (Entry 3/Level 1).
• Teach core topics such as person-centred support, safeguarding, equality, care principles, organisational roles, and understanding prejudice and discrimination.
• Support learners to develop confidence, communication, life skills, and awareness of working in care-related settings.
• Teach and embed Functional Skills in Maths and English at an appropriate level.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners and adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, including SEND and SEMH needs.
• Use trauma-informed, relational approaches to behaviour and wellbeing support.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, attendance, and EHCP outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with LSAs, tutors from other pathways, and support staff to create a cohesive, nurturing learning environment.
• Create opportunities for learners to explore career pathways, practice key skills, and prepare for adulthood.
• Engage with parents/carers, external agencies, and internal pastoral teams where appropriate.

Why work for New Meaning Training?

• Generous annual leave: 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Up to 10 additional “gifted” days off each year (taken during school holiday periods).
• Annual leave increases with length of service, up to a maximum of 24 days.
• Pension: Auto-enrolment into The People’s Pension. 5% employee contribution with 3% employer contribution.
• Blue Light Card: Access to hundreds of national discounts (retail, food, travel, days out).
• Admin fee fully reimbursed by NMT.
• Service recognition: Additional annual leave as a thank you for long service.
• Gift rewards at key milestones (e.g., 5 and 10 years).
• Annual flu vaccination voucher (paid for by NMT).
• Birthday gift voucher to celebrate your day.
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy (salary sacrifice).
• Green Travel to Work initiatives with rewards for taking part.
• A supportive, values-led workplace with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, development, and collaboration.
• Training and CPD supported as part of your role.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.

You will have:

• Knowledge or experience of community care, health and social care, early years, youth work, or supporting vulnerable people.
• A passion for helping young people build confidence and discover their strengths.
• Experience teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring — or a strong willingness to develop these skills.
• Ideally, a Level 3 Award in Education.