Tutor

Education Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

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

Empower Students to Reach Their Potential

TP Tutors is seeking passionate and reliable educators to provide tailored, one-to-one tuition to children and young people throughout Leicestershire.

This opportunity is suited to qualified teachers, experienced tutors, and SEND professionals who want flexible work while making a positive impact on learners' educational journeys. Tuition will be delivered face-to-face in pupils' homes, schools, and alternative education settings.

You will work with pupils who require additional learning support, help preparing for exams, assistance returning to education, or personalised provision to meet their specific needs.

The Opportunity

You will create and deliver individualised lessons that support each learner's academic development, confidence, and engagement. Assignments may cover Primary, Secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills, SEND, Home Tuition, and Alternative Provision.

Subjects and Specialisms

We welcome educators with experience in one or more of these areas:

• English, Mathematics and Science
• Primary Curriculum and Literacy & Numeracy
• GCSE subjects and exam preparation
• Functional Skills
• Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages
• Computing and Creative Arts
• Other National Curriculum subjects

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver effective one-to-one lessons tailored to individual learning goals.
• Develop lesson plans and prepare suitable learning resources.
• Monitor progress and provide clear feedback on achievements.
• Adjust teaching strategies to accommodate different abilities and learning styles.
• Encourage participation, positive behaviour, and independent learning.
• Communicate professionally with parents, carers, schools, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of two years' UK teaching or tutoring experience.
• Knowledge of Primary, Secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills, or SEND education.
• Excellent communication, planning, assessment, and behaviour management skills.
• Reliable transport or suitable travel arrangements for assignments across Leicestershire.
• An Enhanced DBS 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 learners with SEND, including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), EHCPs, emotional or behavioural difficulties, and gaps in education, is highly valued. Experience in Home Tuition or Alternative Provision is also beneficial.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible teaching assignments.
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated specialist consultant.
• Weekly in-house payroll.
• Free CPD and specialist training opportunities.
• Access to a variety of tuition placements across the local area.
• Temporary roles with potential for permanent opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children's education and wellbeing.

Location and Availability

Roles are available throughout Leicestershire and surrounding areas. Candidates must be able to travel reliably to pupils' homes, schools, and alternative education settings from Monday to Friday during school hours.

If you are committed to inclusive education and helping learners overcome barriers to success, we encourage you to apply.

Join TP Tutors and help every learner build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their goals.

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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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