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

Job description

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

Make a Difference Through Personalised Education

TP Tutors is seeking enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated tutors to provide tailored one-to-one educational support to children and young people in Towcester and nearby areas.

This opportunity is ideal for teachers, tutors and education professionals looking for flexible work while helping learners build confidence, develop essential skills and achieve their educational goals.

Tuition may take place in pupils' homes, schools or alternative education settings, supporting learners who require additional academic assistance, exam preparation, help returning to education or personalised learning programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging, individualised lessons based on each pupil's abilities, needs and learning objectives.
  • Prepare lesson plans and use appropriate resources to support effective learning.
  • Monitor progress, assess understanding and adapt teaching methods where necessary.
  • Support pupils in developing confidence, motivation and independent learning skills.
  • Work collaboratively with parents, schools and other professionals involved in each pupil's education.
  • Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding, child protection and professional guidelines.

Subjects and Areas of Support

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

  • English, Mathematics and Science.
  • Primary education, including reading, writing and numeracy.
  • Secondary education, GCSE tuition and examination preparation.
  • Functional Skills qualifications.
  • Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages.
  • Computing, Creative Arts and other National Curriculum subjects.
  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
  • Home tuition and alternative provision.

Essential Requirements

  • At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience within the UK.
  • Knowledge of primary, secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills or SEND education.
  • Strong communication, planning, organisational and classroom or behaviour management skills.
  • Reliable transport or suitable arrangements for travelling to assignments in and around Towcester.
  • An Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

A recognised teaching qualification, such as QTS or PGCE, is desirable but not essential.

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting learners with additional needs is particularly welcome, including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), EHCPs, emotional or behavioural difficulties, and gaps in education.

Previous experience providing home-based tuition or working in alternative education settings would also be beneficial.

What We Offer

  • Competitive weekly pay.
  • Flexible tutoring opportunities across different educational settings.
  • Dedicated support from a specialist consultant.
  • Weekly in-house payroll.
  • Free continuing professional development (CPD) and specialist training.
  • Access to a range of local assignments.
  • Temporary roles with potential opportunities for permanent employment.
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils' learning and future prospects.

Location and Availability

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

Apply Today

If you are passionate about education and committed to helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

Join TP Tutors and use your skills to inspire learners, strengthen their abilities and help them work towards a brighter future.

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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