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Education Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

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

Help Pupils Reach Their Potential

TP Tutors is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Education Tutors to support children and young people across Bedford and nearby areas. This role is ideal for teachers and experienced tutors who want to make a positive difference by helping learners improve their academic performance, build confidence and develop independent learning skills.

You will provide personalised, one-to-one tuition in pupils’ homes, schools and alternative education settings. Learners may need help catching up with missed lessons, preparing for examinations, improving essential skills or returning to education after a period of absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored lessons based on individual learning needs, abilities and targets.
• Prepare engaging lesson plans, activities and appropriate learning resources.
• Assess progress, identify learning gaps and adapt teaching approaches.
• Encourage participation, motivation and independent learning.
• Support pupils with diverse abilities and additional educational needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents, schools and relevant professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and learning outcomes.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection and relevant professional procedures.

Subjects and Areas of Support

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

• Primary English, reading, writing and numeracy.
• Secondary subjects and GCSE preparation.
• Mathematics, English and Science.
• Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages and Computing.
• Creative Arts and other National Curriculum subjects.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home tuition and alternative education 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, planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to engage pupils and manage learning-related behavioural challenges appropriately.
• Reliable transport or the ability to travel to assignments across Bedford and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

QTS, PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is advantageous. This may include autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, EHCPs, emotional or behavioural challenges, and disrupted education.

Experience delivering one-to-one interventions, home tuition or alternative provision is also beneficial.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay through an in-house payroll service.
• Flexible local assignments across a range of educational settings.
• Guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Temporary placements with the possibility of permanent employment.
• The opportunity to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their goals.

Location and Availability

Assignments are available throughout Bedford and neighbouring areas, depending on local demand. Tutors must be able to travel to pupils’ homes, schools and alternative settings and be available Monday to Friday during school hours.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about education and enjoy helping children and young people develop their skills, confidence and independence, we would love to hear from you.

Join TP Tutors and help learners make meaningful progress towards their educational goals.

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

TP Tutors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All educators are subject to safeguarding checks in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This may also include an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.

All educators must complete our annual tuition training programme, covering Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, KCSIE, Allergy Awareness, and Child-on-Child Abuse Awareness. Tutors must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Child-only Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, with full guidance provided.

Many pupils supported by TP Tutors require tailored educational provision. Tutors should be confident in building positive relationships, adapting their approach to meet individual needs, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times. Tutors must also be able to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet the learner’s individual needs, monitor progress, and adapt teaching strategies to support positive outcomes.

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