Tutor

One-to-One Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

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

Empower Young People Through Personalised Education

TP Tutors is seeking skilled, patient, and enthusiastic tutors to deliver individual tuition to children and young people across Northampton and nearby communities.

You will support learners who need additional help with their education, whether they are working towards improved academic results, preparing for examinations, strengthening core skills, or requiring a more personalised approach to learning.

Sessions may be arranged in pupils’ homes, schools, or alternative education provisions during the school day. This opportunity is suitable for teachers, tutors, and SEND professionals who are committed to helping every pupil make progress.

What the Role Involves

You will provide engaging, structured lessons that reflect each learner’s educational needs, current ability, and personal targets. Your aim will be to make learning accessible, encourage participation, and help pupils develop the confidence to achieve their goals.

Areas of support may include:

• Primary and secondary curriculum tuition.
• GCSE examination preparation and Functional Skills.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Learning support aligned with EHCP outcomes.
• Alternative Provision and reintegration into education.
• English, reading, writing, numeracy, and general academic skills.

Subject Expertise

Applications are welcome from tutors with experience in English, Mathematics, Science, Primary Curriculum, GCSE subjects, Functional Skills, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Computing, Creative Arts, Literacy, or Numeracy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one lessons based on individual learning requirements.
• Prepare relevant teaching materials, activities, and lesson plans.
• Evaluate pupil understanding and maintain accurate progress records.
• Adapt resources and teaching strategies to suit different learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independent learning.
• Build supportive relationships that promote motivation and self-esteem.
• Maintain professional communication with families, schools, and other relevant professionals.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and ensure pupils are supported in a safe environment.

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience within the UK.
• Previous experience supporting primary, secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills, or SEND learners.
• Strong planning, communication, assessment, and behaviour management abilities.
• Ability to travel to tuition assignments across Northampton and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

A teaching qualification such as QTS, PGCE, or an equivalent recognised qualification is desirable, but not essential.

Additional Experience We Welcome

Experience working with children and young people with autism (ASC), ADHD, dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), EHCPs, or Alternative Provision would be beneficial.

What You Can Expect from TP Tutors

• Competitive weekly remuneration.
• Flexible placements that suit your availability.
• Ongoing assistance from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to CPD and specialist development opportunities.
• A variety of assignments across different educational settings.
• The opportunity to positively influence pupils’ educational progress and wellbeing.

Location and Availability

Opportunities are available throughout Northampton and neighbouring areas. Tutors should be able to travel to home-based tuition, schools, and alternative education settings during school hours from Monday to Friday.

If you are dedicated to helping learners overcome educational challenges and achieve their potential, we encourage you to apply.

Become part of TP Tutors and help young people across Northampton take positive steps towards a brighter educational future.

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.
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