WakeUp Projects is looking for an IT and Programming Assistant, Tutor with English in Faro, Portugal for a 3-month, full-time Erasmus+ traineeship starting on 17 January 2027. The internship pays €300 to €400 per month, with meal vouchers, transportation costs and partial remote work listed as benefits. It is open to EU/EEA residents, and applications are sent by email with a CV before 27 December 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full listing so you can see every detail in one place.
What Is WakeUp Projects?
WakeUp Projects is a Portuguese educational agency specialising in supporting the international mobility of students and teachers, mainly KA121, KA122 VET and SCH projects. It is based in the Algarve (Faro, Portimao) and Coimbra (Figueira da Foz) in Portugal. The listing places the organisation in the Education and Training sector and gives its website as wakeupprojects.com.
The organisation is an educational center that designs and manages Erasmus+ mobility experiences for students and teachers in Faro, Portimao and Figueira da Foz. As a member of an international team, the IT Support intern contributes to the preparation and management of basic training courses for students, digital tools and tech-based activities during mobility projects.
The IT and Programming Assistant Internship at a Glance
📌 Position: IT and programming assistant, tutor with English
🏢 Organisation: WakeUp Projects (Magic Sinderella Lda), Education and Training
📍 Location: Faro, Portugal
🎯 Fields: Software and applications development and analysis; database and network design and administration; computer use
🎓 Type: Traineeship (during studies), Erasmus+ traineeship
⏱️ Duration: 3 months
🕘 Schedule: Full time, 35 hours per week
🚀 Expected starting date: 17 January 2027
💶 Pay: €300 to €400 per month
🗣️ Working language: English
📬 Application: Send your CV by email
What Will You Do as IT and Programming Assistant?
The listing names three areas of responsibility:
🏫 Delivering IT or programming structured trainings for groups of international students aged 15-18, with flexible topics and around 20 hours per week
🛠️ Delivering workshops and educational activities in the field of IT
🗂️ Supporting coordinators with IT-related administrative tasks, such as managing digital files, online registers and shared project folders
Teaching IT and Programming to International Students
The core of this traineeship is teaching. You would deliver structured IT or programming trainings to groups of international students aged 15 to 18 who are on mobility projects managed by WakeUp Projects. The topics are flexible, and the teaching load is around 20 hours per week. Because the role is titled "tutor with English", the trainings are delivered in English, which is also the working language of the internship.
Alongside the regular trainings, you would run workshops and educational activities in IT. Previous experience in delivering classes or tutoring is listed as an additional asset.
Supporting Coordinators with IT Administration
The second part of the role is behind the scenes. You would help the coordinators with IT-related administrative tasks such as managing digital files, keeping online registers and organising shared project folders. This gives you experience in how an Erasmus+ mobility organisation runs its digital tools day to day.
Who Is the Ideal Candidate?
The requirements section lists:
🇬🇧 Good knowledge of English
💻 Intermediate knowledge of at least two programming languages from this list: HTML, PHP, CSS, Python, C, C++, C#
🗄️ Intermediate knowledge of SQL
🎓 Bachelor's or Master's degree student or recent graduate who is eligible to perform an internship within the Erasmus+ programme
🤝 Willingness to work with people and move around
Additional Assets
The listing names two extra points that would strengthen your application:
📚 Experience in delivering classes or tutoring
🖼️ Good use of the Microsoft Office package, and knowledge of photo-editing programmes or other graphic design
Level of Studies, Language and Skills
🎓 Level of studies: Bachelor (EQF 6) or Master (EQF 7)
🗣️ Working language: English
🧠 Expected skills: Programming computer systems; app, software and web development and ICT systems design; IT systems and networks; AI and robotics
🧰 Tools: C programming
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Is This an Erasmus+ Traineeship? Funding Explained
The listing names its programme as an Erasmus+ traineeship, and the requirements state that you must be eligible to perform an internship within the Erasmus+ programme. In addition to the pay offered by WakeUp Projects, an Erasmus+ traineeship grant can be arranged through your sending institution. If you want a clear picture of how Erasmus+ funded traineeships really work, including what the grant covers and what it does not, read that guide before you apply.
Pay, Meals, Transport and Remote Work
The listing shows a salary of from €300 to €400 per month. In the "we offer" section, WakeUp Projects describes this as a financial bonus (€300-400 depending on skills).
💶 Salary: €300 to €400 per month, depending on skills
🍽️ Meal vouchers, and the possibility to have free lunches
🚌 Transportation costs
🏠 Partial remote work: the possibility to work remotely up to 25% of working hours
📈 The possibility of full employment after the traineeship
Who Can Apply? Visa and Work Authorization
🇪🇺 The listing is for EU/EEA residents only
🛂 WakeUp Projects is currently only able to host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, for example EU citizens or those with existing residency
Duration, Schedule and Start Date
⏳ Duration: 3 months
🕘 Schedule: Full time
📆 Hours per week: 35 hours
🚀 Expected starting date: 17 January 2027
🏠 Remote work: up to 25% of working hours
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, send your CV by email to WakeUp Projects. The address is listed in the Links section below.
Why This Internship Could Be a Good Fit
If you are studying computer science, software development or a related field and enjoy explaining technology to teenagers, this traineeship combines teaching, workshops and IT administration in one role. You would work in an international team on the Portuguese coast. Find more roles like this in our internship listings on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the IT and Programming Assistant do at WakeUp Projects?
The intern delivers structured IT or programming trainings for groups of international students aged 15-18, around 20 hours per week, and delivers IT workshops and educational activities. The intern also supports coordinators with IT-related administrative tasks such as managing digital files, online registers and shared project folders.
Is the WakeUp Projects internship paid?
Yes. The listing shows a salary of from €300 to €400 per month, described as a financial bonus depending on skills. It also lists meal vouchers, transportation costs and partial remote work as benefits.
Do I need an Erasmus+ traineeship to apply?
The programme is listed as an Erasmus+ traineeship, and candidates must be eligible to perform an internship within the Erasmus+ programme. You must be a Bachelor's or Master's degree student or a recent graduate.
Who can apply for this internship?
The listing is for EU/EEA residents only. WakeUp Projects can only host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, such as EU citizens or people with existing residency.
How long is the internship and when does it start?
The internship lasts 3 months, full time at 35 hours per week, with an expected starting date of 17 January 2027.
Which programming languages do I need?
You need intermediate knowledge of at least two of these programming languages: HTML, PHP, CSS, Python, C, C++ and C#. Intermediate knowledge of SQL is also required.
What level of studies is required?
The listing accepts Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) levels, for students or recent graduates.
What language do I need?
The working language is English, and good knowledge of English is required.
Can I work remotely?
Yes, partially. The listing offers the possibility to work remotely up to 25% of working hours.
How do I apply?
Send your CV by email to the address in the Links section. The deadline is 27 December 2026.
Deadline
⏳ 27 December 2026
Links
📧 Application email (send your CV): wakeupprojectspt@gmail.com
🌐 WakeUp Projects website: https://wakeupprojects.com
💼 WakeUp Projects contact on LinkedIn: https://pt.linkedin.com/in/natalia-chojecka-672394350
