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Education Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Brackley and nearby areas, Northamptonshire
Job Type: Flexible, Temporary, with the possibility of permanent employment
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly pay

Empower Students Through Personalised Learning

TP Tutors is seeking dedicated and approachable Education Tutors to support children and young people across Brackley and surrounding communities.

This opportunity is ideal for teachers and experienced tutors who want flexible work while helping learners improve their academic performance, overcome barriers to education and develop lasting confidence.

You will provide tailored one-to-one tuition in pupils’ homes, schools and alternative education settings. Your support may help learners catch up with classroom studies, prepare for important examinations, improve essential skills or rebuild their engagement with education.

Main Duties

• Provide individual lessons based on pupils’ abilities, learning priorities and educational targets.
• Create suitable learning materials and structured activities to support understanding.
• Review pupils’ progress and adjust teaching methods to address learning gaps.
• Encourage active participation, independent thinking and positive study habits.
• Adapt lessons for pupils with different abilities and additional educational needs.
• Communicate with families, schools and relevant professionals about learning progress.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Subjects and Areas of Support

We welcome applications from tutors with knowledge or experience in:

• English, Mathematics and Science.
• Primary curriculum subjects, including literacy and numeracy.
• Secondary education and GCSE examination preparation.
• Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages.
• Computing, Creative Arts and other school curriculum subjects.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home tuition and alternative education provision.

Essential Requirements

Candidates should have:

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Relevant knowledge or experience in primary, secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills or SEND education.
• Strong communication, organisation and lesson-planning skills.
• The ability to motivate pupils and respond effectively to learning-related behavioural challenges.
• Reliable transport or the ability to travel to assignments in Brackley and nearby locations.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or a willingness to obtain one.

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

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting pupils with additional needs would be beneficial, including autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, EHCPs, emotional or behavioural challenges, and interrupted education.

Experience in home tuition, targeted learning interventions or alternative provision is also desirable.

Benefits of Working with TP Tutors

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible assignments across different educational settings.
• Ongoing assistance from a dedicated specialist consultant.
• Weekly in-house payroll.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Access to local tutoring placements.
• Temporary assignments with potential for permanent employment.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils’ academic and personal development.

Location and Availability

We have opportunities across Brackley and surrounding areas, depending on local pupil requirements. Tutors must be able to travel to pupils’ homes, schools and alternative education settings and be available Monday to Friday during school hours.

Apply Today

Are you passionate about helping young people learn and succeed? If you have the relevant experience and enjoy delivering engaging, individualised education, we would welcome your application.

Join TP Tutors and help pupils build stronger foundations, develop their potential and take confident steps towards a brighter educational future.

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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