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  1. Tutor/Intervention
  2. Northamptonshire
Date posted : 12/10/26
  1. Flexible Working
£20 - 29 per hour

Job description

Tutor (Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND)

Location: Towcester and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible, Temporary, with potential for permanent opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly pay

Make a Real Difference to Young Learners

TP Tutors is looking for enthusiastic and experienced educators to deliver tailored, one-to-one tuition to children and young people across Towcester and nearby areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for teachers, experienced tutors, and SEND specialists seeking flexible work while helping learners overcome barriers to education. Tuition will take place face-to-face in pupils' homes, schools, and alternative education settings during school hours.

You will work with learners who may need additional educational support, help preparing for exams, assistance catching up with missed learning, or specialist provision to meet their individual needs.

The Role

You will plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons that reflect each pupil's abilities, learning preferences, and educational targets. Assignments may cover Primary, Secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills, SEND, Alternative Provision, and Home Tuition.

Subjects Available

We welcome applications from educators with experience in one or more of the following:

  • English, Mathematics and Science
  • Primary Curriculum and Literacy & Numeracy
  • GCSE subjects
  • Functional Skills
  • Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages
  • Computing and Creative Arts
  • Other National Curriculum subjects

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver tailored one-to-one lessons to meet individual learning needs.
  • Prepare engaging lesson plans and appropriate learning resources.
  • Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback.
  • Adapt teaching methods to different abilities and learning styles.
  • Develop positive relationships with pupils, families, schools, and other professionals.
  • Help learners improve their confidence, engagement, and academic performance.
  • Maintain accurate records and comply with safeguarding requirements.

Essential Requirements

  • At least two years of UK teaching or tutoring experience.
  • Experience or knowledge of Primary, Secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills, or SEND education.
  • Strong communication, lesson planning, assessment, and behaviour management skills.
  • Reliable transport or travel arrangements to reach assignments across the local area.
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable: QTS, PGCE, or another recognised teaching qualification.

Additional Experience We Value

Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), EHCPs, behavioural or emotional needs, gaps in education, or experience in Alternative Provision and Home Tuition would be advantageous.

Why Work with TP Tutors?

  • Competitive weekly pay.
  • Flexible assignments to suit your availability.
  • Support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
  • Weekly in-house payroll.
  • Free CPD and specialist training opportunities.
  • Access to a variety of tuition assignments.
  • Temporary work with potential for permanent opportunities.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.

Location and Working Arrangements

Assignments are available throughout Towcester and surrounding areas. Tutors must be able to travel reliably to pupils' homes, schools, and alternative education settings from Monday to Friday during school hours.

If you are an experienced educator who is passionate about personalised learning and helping young people succeed, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and help learners build confidence, develop essential skills, and achieve their potential.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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