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  1. Tutor/Intervention
  2. Bedford
Date posted : 21/10/26
  1. Flexible Working
£20 - 29 per hour

Job description

Private Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Bedford and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible, Temporary, with potential for permanent opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly pay

Make a Real Difference Through Education

Are you a passionate teacher or experienced tutor who wants to help young people reach their full potential?

TP Tutors is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic tutors to provide personalised educational support to pupils across Bedford and nearby areas. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers, qualified educators and experienced tutors seeking flexible work with the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's learning and wellbeing.

You will work one-to-one with pupils in their homes, schools or alternative education settings, helping them build confidence, overcome learning barriers and achieve their academic goals.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Deliver tailored one-to-one tuition based on each pupil's individual needs and abilities.
  • Plan engaging lessons and prepare suitable learning resources.
  • Support pupils with catching up on missed learning, exam preparation and re-engagement with education.
  • Monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies to improve outcomes.
  • Encourage positive behaviour, motivation, independence and self-confidence.
  • Communicate effectively with parents, carers, schools and other professionals.
  • Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Subjects and Areas of Support

We welcome tutors with experience in one or more of the following:

  • Primary English, Maths, reading, writing and numeracy.
  • Secondary subjects and GCSE preparation.
  • English, Maths and Science.
  • Functional Skills and examination support.
  • Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Computing and Creative Arts.
  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
  • Home tuition and alternative provision.

Essential Requirements

  • At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
  • Experience supporting primary, secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills or SEND learners.
  • Strong communication, lesson planning and organisational skills.
  • Effective behaviour management and the ability to engage pupils.
  • Reliable transport or suitable travel arrangements to reach assignments across Bedford and surrounding areas.
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

A teaching qualification such as QTS or PGCE is desirable but not essential.

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting pupils with autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, EHCPs or emotional and behavioural challenges would be advantageous.

Experience working with pupils who have missed significant periods of education or need support outside mainstream classrooms is also welcomed.

What We Offer

  • Competitive weekly pay.
  • Flexible assignments to suit your availability.
  • Weekly in-house payroll.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
  • Free CPD and opportunities to develop specialist skills.
  • A variety of local tuition placements.
  • Temporary assignments with the potential for permanent roles.
  • The opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people's lives.

Ready to Inspire and Support?

If you're committed to inclusive education and enjoy helping pupils overcome challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Join TP Tutors and help every learner build confidence, make progress and achieve more.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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