Looked After Children Tutor – Sunderland (SR1)
TP Tutors is seeking compassionate and reliable tutors to support Looked After Children in the Sunderland area through personalised, one-to-one tuition.
This role is centred around providing consistency, encouragement, and tailored academic support to children and young people who may have experienced disruption in their education. You’ll be supporting learners with core subjects such as Maths, English, and Science, while also helping to build confidence, routine, and positive engagement with learning.
Sessions are delivered face-to-face, either in the pupil’s home or in a local community setting such as a library. Each session is planned around the individual needs of the learner, balancing academic progress with emotional and pastoral support.
The role involves:
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Delivering structured 1:1 tuition to Looked After Children
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Adapting learning to suit ability, pace, and emotional needs
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Building strong, trusting relationships with learners
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Supporting progress and engagement over time
We’re keen to hear from qualified teachers, experienced tutors, or education professionals with a background in supporting vulnerable learners. An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply) is required.
What TP Tutors offers:
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Competitive hourly pay of £25–£30 (depending on experience)
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Flexible weekday hours during the school day
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Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella company deductions
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
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Access to CPD and professional development
If you’re passionate about supporting Looked After Children in Sunderland and want a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
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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