Tutor

1:1 Education Tutors – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Kettering and surrounding areas
Job Type: Temporary, flexible placements with potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly rates

Inspire, Support and Transform Young Learners' Futures!

TP Tutors is expanding its team and looking for dedicated and experienced Education Tutors to deliver individual learning support to children and young people across Kettering and nearby communities.

We are seeking enthusiastic educators who can adapt their teaching methods, engage pupils and help them reach their academic potential. You will work with learners who may need additional help with school subjects, support with missed education, GCSE revision or personalised teaching outside the traditional classroom.

Assignments may be based in pupils' homes, schools or alternative education settings.

Your Responsibilities

As a 1:1 Education Tutor, you will:

• Deliver tailored teaching sessions in line with individual learning needs and educational targets.
• Help pupils develop subject knowledge, improve academic performance and build confidence.
• Identify learning difficulties and introduce suitable teaching strategies.
• Prepare lesson plans, activities and resources appropriate to each learner.
• Review progress and maintain detailed records of tuition sessions.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning and greater independence.
• Provide appropriate educational support to pupils with SEND and behavioural needs.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, schools and other relevant professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding requirements and pupil welfare remain a priority.

Subjects and Areas of Expertise

We welcome tutors with knowledge or experience in:

• Primary English, Mathematics and Reading.
• Secondary English, Maths and Science.
• GCSE tuition and examination revision.
• Functional Skills, Literacy and Numeracy.
• History, Geography and Humanities.
• Computing and Modern Foreign Languages.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home education and alternative provision.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, candidates should have:

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience within the UK.
• Previous experience working with primary or secondary-aged pupils.
• The ability to plan and deliver structured, engaging lessons.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A flexible approach to different abilities and learning styles.
• Access to transport or the ability to travel to assignments across Kettering and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

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

SEND Experience

We are particularly interested in tutors who can confidently support pupils with:

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

What TP Tutors Provides

• Flexible work opportunities to suit your schedule.
• Competitive weekly remuneration.
• A variety of placements in home, school and alternative settings.
• Opportunities for continued assignments and permanent employment.
• The satisfaction of helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Apply Now!

Are you an enthusiastic tutor who wants to make a meaningful contribution to children's education?

Join TP Tutors and help learners across Kettering develop their abilities, overcome barriers and build a brighter educational future.

Submit your application today and become part of our growing team of dedicated education professionals!

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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