Tutor

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

Location: Northampton and surrounding areas
Job Type: Temporary, flexible assignments with opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly remuneration

Help Young People Discover Their Potential

TP Tutors is expanding its network of Education Tutors across Northampton and nearby areas. We are looking for motivated, supportive and experienced educators who can deliver personalised one-to-one tuition to children and young people with a variety of learning needs.

You will work with pupils who may need additional academic guidance, support with GCSE preparation, help returning to education or specialist teaching approaches to overcome individual learning barriers.

Our tuition opportunities are available in home environments, schools and alternative education provisions.

What the Opportunity Involves

You will play an important role in helping pupils achieve their educational goals by:

• Delivering individual lessons based on each pupil's ability, interests and learning objectives.
• Teaching relevant subjects in line with curriculum expectations.
• Identifying areas where pupils need additional guidance and developing suitable interventions.
• Creating engaging lesson plans and adapting resources to individual learning styles.
• Evaluating progress and providing regular feedback.
• Developing pupils' confidence, motivation and independent learning skills.
• Providing appropriate support for pupils with SEND and behavioural challenges.
• Building effective working relationships with parents, schools and other professionals.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and child protection.

Teaching Subjects

We are keen to hear from tutors with experience in:

• Primary English, Maths and Reading.
• Secondary English, Maths and Science.
• GCSE subjects and examination preparation.
• Functional Skills, literacy and numeracy.
• History, Geography and other Humanities.
• Modern Foreign Languages and Computing.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Alternative provision and home-based education.

Skills and Experience Required

Applicants should demonstrate:

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience working with children of primary or secondary school age.
• The ability to deliver effective and engaging one-to-one lessons.
• Strong communication, planning and time-management skills.
• A flexible and patient approach to different learning abilities.
• The ability to travel to assignments across Northampton and surrounding locations.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

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

Experience with Additional Needs

Experience supporting pupils with the following needs would be particularly valuable:

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

What You Can Expect from TP Tutors

• Flexible assignments to complement your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunities across different educational settings.
• Potential for long-term placements and permanent opportunities.
• Rewarding work where you can see the difference your support makes.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you are passionate about helping children overcome educational barriers and achieve their best, we would love to hear from you.

Become part of TP Tutors and help learners across Northampton build confidence, develop essential skills and make meaningful progress.

Apply today and take the next step in your tutoring career!

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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