Tutor

Education Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Brackley and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible temporary assignments with potential for permanent roles
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly pay

Inspire Confidence Through Personalised Learning

TP Tutors is looking for caring, motivated and experienced Education Tutors to work with children and young people across Brackley and neighbouring areas. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers and tutors who want to help pupils overcome educational barriers, strengthen their knowledge and develop a more positive attitude towards learning.

You will deliver tailored one-to-one tuition in pupils’ homes, schools and alternative education settings. Learners may require additional support with core subjects, GCSE preparation, missed education or returning to learning after a period of absence. Your approach will help each pupil work towards achievable targets at their own pace.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver individual lessons suited to each learner’s needs, ability and educational goals.
• Create interesting lesson plans and resources that encourage active learning.
• Identify areas for improvement and adjust teaching strategies to support progress.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and effective study habits.
• Provide appropriate support to children with different learning needs and abilities.
• Share relevant progress updates with parents, school staff and other professionals.
• Record attendance, lesson activities and learning achievements accurately.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Subjects and Specialisms

We welcome applications from tutors with experience in areas including:

• Primary English, reading, writing and Mathematics.
• Secondary education and GCSE examination preparation.
• English, Maths and Science.
• Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages and Computing.
• Creative subjects and other National Curriculum areas.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home tuition and alternative education provision.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A minimum of two years’ teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience working with primary, secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills or SEND learners.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational abilities.
• The ability to engage pupils and manage learning-related behavioural challenges appropriately.
• Reliable transport or the ability to travel to assignments across Brackley and nearby locations.
• 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 beneficial. This may include autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties

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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