Tutor

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We’re seeking dedicated, empathetic, and experienced LAC Tutors to support Looked After Children across Sunderland.

About the Role:
As an LAC Tutor, you’ll provide one-to-one tuition to children and young people in care who need additional educational support. Your role is to help bridge gaps in learning, build confidence, and ensure every child reaches their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored 1:1 tutoring sessions (in core subjects such as English, Maths, and/or Science)

• Create engaging and inclusive lesson plans suited to each learner’s individual needs

• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to carers, schools, and the Virtual School

• Adapt to different settings: online, in-home, or school-based environments

What We’re Looking For:

• Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or relevant tutoring/education experience

• Experience working with vulnerable children, particularly LAC or SEND learners

• Strong communication, organisation, and safeguarding awareness

• DBS certificate (enhanced) – or willing to apply

Why Join Us?

• Flexible hours to suit your schedule

• Meaningful work with vulnerable learners

• Ongoing support and CPD opportunities

• Be part of a growing network of passionate educators

If you would like to hear more information about the sort of roles TP Tutors can offer you, please apply with an updated CV.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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