Join Our Team as a 1:1 Tutor – Make a Meaningful Impact on a Child’s Education
Teaching Personnel is committed to delivering high-quality, tailored 1:1 tuition to young people currently outside of formal education. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate tutors who are passionate about supporting learners with diverse and often complex needs.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference—providing personalised support to pupils who face significant barriers to education.
About the Role
As a 1:1 tutor, you will work with students in their homes or local community settings. These learners are not currently in school and require bespoke educational support to help them re-engage with learning and reach their full potential.
Our pupils present with a range of needs, including:
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and general learning difficulties
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Children in Care requiring catch-up support due to disrupted education
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School-refusing pupils or those experiencing significant mental health challenges
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Asylum seekers who need support adapting to a new education system
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Young people excluded from mainstream school settings
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Who This Role Suits
This position is ideal for:
Assignments typically range from 1 to 15 hours per week, allowing for a high degree of flexibility and autonomy.
Subjects Covered
We work with students aged 4 to 19, and we will aim to match you with learners in the age group and subject area most suited to your expertise.
Requirements
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QTS, QTLS, is preferred but not a must
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Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
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Ability to plan and deliver engaging, individualised lessons
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Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a supportive approach
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Understanding of and respect for the varied backgrounds of the students and families we support
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What We Offer
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Flexible working hours to suit your personal and professional commitments
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Competitive hourly rate: £20–£25 per hour (dependent on assignment)
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Immediate or phased start dates available
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Ongoing professional support and access to CPD training
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PAYE pay, with a pension scheme
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Simple and efficient online reporting and payroll systems
If you are passionate about inclusive education and committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Contact us today to find out more or to begin your application.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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