Tutor

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

Location: Northampton and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible temporary assignments with potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly rates

Make a Difference Through Education!

TP Tutors is looking for enthusiastic, committed and experienced tutors to support children and young people across Northampton and nearby areas.

We are seeking education professionals who can provide individualised tuition, helping learners improve academically, overcome barriers to education and develop confidence in their abilities.

You will support pupils with different learning needs, including those preparing for GCSE examinations, requiring additional academic assistance, or accessing alternative education following difficulties in mainstream schooling.

Tuition may be delivered in pupils' homes, schools or alternative provision settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging one-to-one tuition tailored to each pupil's learning needs.
• Plan and prepare lessons in line with individual learning targets.
• Identify areas for improvement and monitor academic progress.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit different abilities and learning styles.
• Provide encouragement and promote positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils with SEND, emotional needs and behavioural challenges.
• Maintain accurate records of lessons and pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with parents, schools and other professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding requirements and pupil welfare remain a priority.

Subjects We Are Recruiting For

We welcome applications from tutors with experience in:

• Primary English, Maths and Reading.
• Secondary English, Maths and Science.
• GCSE preparation and examination support.
• Functional Skills, Literacy and Numeracy.
• History, Geography and Humanities.
• Computing and Modern Foreign Languages.
• SEND and additional learning support.
• Home Tuition and Alternative Provision.

What We Are Looking For

Successful candidates should have:

• A minimum of two years' UK teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience supporting primary or secondary-aged pupils.
• Confidence in delivering structured, personalised lessons.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational and lesson-planning abilities.
• A flexible, patient and supportive approach.
• The ability to travel to assignments across Northampton and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

QTS, PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

SEND Experience

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

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

Why Work With TP Tutors?

• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• A variety of placements across Northampton.
• Opportunities for ongoing and long-term assignments.
• Experience working in different educational environments.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils' lives.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you are passionate about education and enjoy helping young people reach their potential, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of TP Tutors, supporting learners across Northampton to develop their skills, confidence and future opportunities.

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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