Tutor

1:1 Education Tutors – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Bedford and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible temporary assignments, with potential for long-term and permanent roles
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly rates

Inspire, Support and Empower Young Learners!

TP Tutors is looking to welcome enthusiastic and committed tutors to support children and young people across Bedford and nearby locations.

We are seeking tutors who can provide personalised educational support to pupils with different learning abilities and requirements. You will help learners strengthen their academic knowledge, improve their confidence and work towards individual learning goals.

Assignments may involve supporting pupils who require additional help with their studies, are preparing for GCSE examinations, have missed periods of formal education or need an alternative learning environment to thrive.

Tuition will be delivered on a one-to-one basis in pupils' homes, schools or alternative provision settings.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging one-to-one tuition tailored to each learner's abilities and educational targets.
• Support pupils in developing their understanding across relevant subjects.
• Prepare structured lessons and suitable teaching resources.
• Identify learning barriers and adjust teaching approaches accordingly.
• Track progress and provide regular feedback on individual development.
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence and participation.
• Support learners with additional educational, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents, schools and other professionals.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and ensure pupils' wellbeing at all times.

Subjects We Recruit For

We are interested in hearing from tutors specialising in:

• Primary English, Maths and Reading.
• Secondary English, Mathematics and Science.
• GCSE tuition and exam preparation.
• Functional Skills, English and Maths.
• History, Geography and other Humanities subjects.
• Computing and Modern Foreign Languages.
• SEND and additional learning needs.
• Alternative Provision and Home Education.

What We Are Looking For

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience within the UK.
• Previous experience working with school-aged children and young people.
• The ability to deliver well-planned and interactive lessons.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• A supportive, patient and flexible teaching approach.
• Ability to travel to tuition assignments across Bedford and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain a new check.

A QTS, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Experience Supporting SEND Learners

We particularly welcome tutors with experience supporting pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• ADHD.
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Dyslexia and dyspraxia.
• Speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA).

Why Join TP Tutors?

• Flexible working arrangements and placements.
• Competitive weekly pay rates.
• Opportunities to work across homes, schools and specialist learning settings.
• Potential for regular, long-term and permanent assignments.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you are passionate about helping children and young people overcome learning challenges and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Become part of TP Tutors and help learners across Bedford access the guidance, encouragement and educational support they need to succeed.

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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