Tutor

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

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

Make a Difference Through Personalised Learning

TP Tutors is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Education Tutors to support children and young people across Peterborough and surrounding areas.

We are seeking tutors who are passionate about education and can adapt their teaching approach to meet individual learning needs. You will work on a one-to-one basis with pupils who may need additional academic support, assistance with exam preparation or a tailored approach to help them re-engage with education.

Tuition may take place in pupils' homes, schools or alternative educational settings, depending on the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-to-one lessons based on each pupil's learning needs and targets.
• Support academic progress across relevant curriculum subjects.
• Identify learning gaps and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Develop engaging lesson plans, resources and activities.
• Track, assess and report on pupils' progress.
• Build positive relationships and encourage confidence, motivation and independent learning.
• Support pupils with additional learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents, schools and other professionals.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a safe learning environment.

Subjects and Areas of Support

We welcome tutors with experience in one or more of the following:

• Primary English, Maths and Reading.
• Secondary English, Maths and Science.
• GCSE teaching and examination preparation.
• Functional Skills, literacy and numeracy.
• History, Geography and Humanities.
• Modern Foreign Languages and Computing.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home tuition and alternative provision.

What We Are Looking For

Successful candidates should have:

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience working with primary or secondary-aged pupils.
• The ability to plan and deliver structured, engaging lessons.
• Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying academic and behavioural needs.
• The ability to travel across Peterborough and nearby areas.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

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

SEND Experience

Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is particularly welcomed, including:

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

Why Work with TP Tutors?

• Flexible assignments to suit your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunities to work across home, school and alternative provisions.
• Potential for long-term placements and permanent opportunities.
• Meaningful work supporting children's educational development and confidence.

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced tutor who enjoys helping young people overcome learning barriers and reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Join TP Tutors and make a positive difference to learners across Peterborough and the surrounding communities.

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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