Tutor

1:1 Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Kettering and surrounding areas
Contract: Temporary, Flexible, with potential for permanent positions
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay Rate: Competitive weekly pay

Inspire Learning and Help Young People Succeed

TP Tutors is recruiting caring, motivated, and experienced tutors to provide individual educational support to children and young people in Kettering and nearby locations.

You will help pupils who need additional guidance with their studies, preparation for examinations, development of essential skills, or access to education tailored to their needs. Sessions may take place in family homes, schools, or alternative educational settings.

This opportunity is ideal for teachers, private tutors, and SEND professionals who want to make a positive impact on pupils’ academic progress, confidence, and wellbeing.

The Opportunity

As a 1:1 tutor, you will deliver focused, engaging sessions that respond to each learner’s abilities, interests, and educational targets. You will help pupils overcome learning difficulties, strengthen subject knowledge, and develop a more positive attitude towards education.

You may provide support in the following areas:

• Primary and secondary school subjects.
• GCSE preparation and Functional Skills.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Individual learning objectives linked to EHCPs.
• Alternative Provision and support with returning to education.
• Literacy, numeracy, and wider academic development.

Subjects Required

We welcome tutors with knowledge and teaching experience in English, Maths, Science, Primary Curriculum, GCSE subjects, Functional Skills, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Computing, Creative Arts, Literacy, and Numeracy.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide personalised tuition based on each pupil’s learning needs and targets.
• Prepare suitable lesson plans, educational activities, and resources.
• Review learning outcomes, record progress, and identify areas for improvement.
• Use flexible teaching techniques to support different abilities and learning styles.
• Build trusting relationships and encourage pupils to participate actively.
• Promote independent learning, self-confidence, and academic achievement.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, schools, and relevant professionals.
• Follow safeguarding policies and ensure sessions remain safe and supportive.

Essential Criteria

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience working with primary, secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills, or SEND learners.
• Good organisational, communication, lesson planning, and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to travel to tuition assignments throughout Kettering and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

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

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting pupils with autism (ASC), ADHD, dyslexia, SEMH needs, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), EHCPs, or Alternative Provision would be an advantage.

Benefits of Joining TP Tutors

• Competitive weekly remuneration.
• Flexible assignments suited to your availability.
• Dedicated consultant guidance and ongoing support.
• Opportunities to access CPD and specialist training.
• Experience across home tuition, schools, and alternative education settings.
• The satisfaction of helping children overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Location and Availability

Tutoring placements are available across Kettering and neighbouring areas. Applicants should be able to travel to pupils’ homes, schools, and alternative education settings during school hours, Monday to Friday.

If you are enthusiastic about personalised education and committed to helping every learner make progress, we would love to hear from you.

Apply to TP Tutors today and help young people in Kettering unlock their potential through individualised learning.

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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.
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