Tutor

Education Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

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

Help Children Overcome Learning Challenges

TP Tutors is looking for committed and approachable education professionals to provide personalised, one-to-one tuition to children and young people in Towcester and nearby locations.

This role is suitable for teachers, tutors and education specialists seeking flexible opportunities to make a genuine difference to learners' academic progress and personal development. Tuition will be delivered face-to-face in pupils' homes, schools and alternative education settings.

You will work with learners who need additional help with school subjects, preparation for examinations, support with returning to education or a tailored programme that addresses their individual learning needs.

What the Role Involves

You will deliver structured and engaging lessons that help pupils develop their knowledge, improve their skills and achieve their learning targets. Placements may involve primary and secondary education, GCSEs, Functional Skills, SEND, home tuition and alternative provision.

Subjects and Curriculum Areas

We welcome applications from tutors who can teach one or more of the following:

• English, Mathematics and Science
• Primary curriculum, reading, writing and numeracy
• GCSE subjects and exam preparation
• Functional Skills qualifications
• Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages
• Computing, Creative Arts and other National Curriculum subjects

Main Responsibilities

• Provide individual tuition based on each pupil's abilities and educational targets.
• Prepare lesson plans and select suitable teaching resources.
• Assess learning outcomes and monitor progress over time.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit different abilities and additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive engagement, self-confidence and independent learning.
• Communicate effectively with families, schools and other relevant professionals.
• Maintain clear records and comply with safeguarding and child protection requirements.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of two years' teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Knowledge of primary, secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills or SEND education.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, planning and behaviour management skills.
• Reliable transport or appropriate travel arrangements to reach assignments across Towcester and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

QTS, PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification is an advantage but is not essential.

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is particularly welcome. Relevant experience may include autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), EHCPs, emotional or behavioural difficulties, and interrupted education.

Experience delivering tuition at home or working within alternative provision settings would also be beneficial.

Benefits of Working with TP Tutors

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible assignments across a range of educational environments.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
• Weekly in-house payroll.
• Free CPD and specialist training.
• Access to a variety of local tuition opportunities.
• Temporary assignments with the possibility of permanent employment.
• The opportunity to improve children's educational experiences and long-term outcomes.

Location and Availability

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

If you enjoy helping young people learn, grow and reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Join TP Tutors and help learners develop essential skills, overcome barriers and take the next step towards success.

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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.
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