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Tutor

  1. Special Needs
  2. Leicestershire
Date posted : 04/06/26
  1. Flexible Working
£20 - 29 per hour

Job description

1:1 Tutor – Coalville Area

Location: Coalville and surrounding areas
Position Type: Part-Time / Flexible / Self-Employed Opportunities Available
Hours: School hours (typically 9:00am–3:00pm)
Pay: Competitive hourly rates based on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are looking for passionate and dedicated 1:1 Tutors to support children and young people across the Coalville area. Tuition will be delivered either in pupils' homes or within school settings during school hours.

This role is ideal for qualified teachers, experienced tutors, teaching assistants, mentors, and education professionals who are committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive educational outcomes.

Many of the pupils we support may have additional needs, gaps in education, SEND, SEMH needs, or require personalised learning programmes outside of mainstream classroom settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tuition sessions.
  • Adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs.
  • Support pupils in developing confidence, independence, and academic skills.
  • Plan and prepare lessons aligned to pupils' targets and abilities.
  • Monitor progress and maintain accurate session records.
  • Work collaboratively with schools, parents, carers, and other professionals.
  • Create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.

Subjects Required

We welcome applications from tutors able to deliver:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Primary Curriculum
  • Functional Skills
  • GCSE Subjects
  • SEN-focused interventions

Essential Requirements

  • Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to engage and motivate learners on a 1:1 basis.
  • Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Access to reliable transport and willingness to travel within the Coalville area.

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or equivalent.
  • Experience supporting pupils with SEND, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or EBSA.
  • Previous tutoring, mentoring, intervention, or alternative provision experience.
  • Subject specialisms at KS2, KS3, GCSE, or Functional Skills level.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work during school hours.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' lives.
  • Ongoing tutoring opportunities across Coalville and surrounding areas.
  • Supportive and professional working environment.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and can provide high-quality 1:1 tuition in home and school settings across Coalville, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV and a brief summary of your experience, subject specialisms, and availability.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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