Tutor

Education Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

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

Make a Difference Through Personalised Learning

TP Tutors is seeking passionate, committed and experienced Education Tutors to provide tailored learning support to children and young people across Peterborough and nearby locations.

We are looking for enthusiastic educators who can deliver engaging one-to-one tuition, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, improve academic performance and develop confidence. Assignments may involve supporting pupils with mainstream subjects, GCSE preparation, or additional learning and behavioural needs.

Tuition may take place in pupils' homes, schools or alternative educational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised tuition in line with pupils' abilities, needs and learning objectives.
• Support academic development across relevant subjects and key stages.
• Prepare engaging lesson plans, resources and learning activities.
• Monitor progress, assess achievements and provide constructive feedback.
• Adapt teaching methods to support different learning styles and additional needs.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
• Build effective relationships with parents, schools and other professionals.
• Promote safeguarding and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Subjects and Areas of Support

We welcome 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.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home tuition and alternative education provision.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of two years' teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience supporting primary or secondary-aged pupils.
• Good subject knowledge and effective teaching skills.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational abilities.
• A flexible, patient and supportive approach.
• Ability to travel to assignments across Peterborough and surrounding areas.
• 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

We particularly welcome tutors with experience supporting pupils with:

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

Why Work with TP Tutors?

• Flexible assignments to fit around your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunities across home, school and alternative education settings.
• Potential for ongoing and long-term placements.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

Apply Today!

If you are an enthusiastic educator who enjoys helping pupils reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

Join TP Tutors and help shape brighter educational futures for children and young people across Peterborough and surrounding areas.

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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