Functional Skills Tutor

TP Tutors are proud to be working in partnership with South Tyneside Virtual School and schools across the South Tyneside area.

We are seeking skilled and confident tutors to deliver Functional Skills in Maths and English, as well as GCSE support, to children and young people who have experienced significant disruption to their education. Many of these learners may be educated other than at school (EOTAS), Looked After Children (LAC), or pupils with SEMH or SEND needs, and may currently be unable to access mainstream schooling or at risk of exclusion.

Tutors will play a vital role in helping pupils re-engage with learning, build confidence, and make meaningful academic progress through high-quality, individualised tuition. Lessons should be engaging, adaptive, and aligned with each pupil’s learning plan and educational goals.

This role may include working outside a traditional classroom setting, such as in the home, libraries, community venues, or other suitable locations. Tutors should be flexible, empathetic, and able to create a positive and supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of each learner.

If you are a passionate educator who believes in the power of personalised learning to transform outcomes for young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Tutor Requirements:

• Professional teaching qualifications are preferred (UK QTS).
• Experience of working with children with SEND/SEMH needs.
• 2 professional references that cover a 24 month of employment from a 10 year career history.
• An enhanced child workforce only DBS or willingness to purchase one via TP Tutors.

Benefits of working with TP Tutors:

• Flexible part-time hours to suit a busy schedule.
• Access to a dedicated tuition consultant and team to support you in all roles.
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities (including training on our bespoke pupil tracking system).
• Weekly pay through PAYE (meaning no fees from Umbrella companies).
• Our ‘Recommend a Friend’ scheme, where you can earn money by nominating your fellow colleagues for work.

If this opportunity interests you or you would like to hear about more opportunities Teaching Personnel can offer you, please apply with an up to date CV.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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