Tutor

Education Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

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

Help Young People Achieve Their Potential

TP Tutors is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Education Tutors to support children and young people across Cambridge and nearby areas.

We are looking for experienced educators who can provide tailored one-to-one tuition to pupils who need additional academic support. Assignments may involve helping learners catch up on missed education, prepare for exams, improve subject knowledge or re-engage with learning following periods of absence.

Tuition will take place in pupils' homes, schools and alternative education settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised lessons according to individual learning needs and abilities.
• Support pupils with academic development and curriculum-based learning.
• Prepare appropriate lesson plans, activities and learning resources.
• Assess progress and identify areas requiring further support.
• Build pupils' confidence, motivation and independent learning skills.
• Adapt teaching approaches to accommodate different abilities and additional needs.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, lesson content and progress.
• Communicate effectively with parents, schools and relevant professionals.
• Follow safeguarding policies and maintain a safe learning environment.

Subjects and Areas of Support

We welcome tutors with experience in any of the following:

• Primary English, Maths and Literacy.
• Secondary English, Maths and Science.
• GCSE tuition and exam preparation.
• Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Humanities, Languages and Computing.
• SEND and specialist educational support.
• Home tuition and alternative provision.

Essential Requirements

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience supporting primary, secondary or GCSE learners.
• Strong subject knowledge and effective teaching skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to motivate pupils and manage challenging behaviour.
• Ability to travel to assignments across Cambridge and surrounding areas.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

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

SEND Experience

Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is particularly welcome, including:

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

Why Work with TP Tutors?

• Flexible assignments to suit your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunities across home, school and alternative settings.
• Potential for long-term placements and permanent opportunities.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's education.

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about education and want to help pupils overcome learning barriers, develop their abilities and achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you. Join TP Tutors and make a difference across Cambridge.

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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