1:1 Tutor

Omega Tutoring; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local tutoring service in Colchester is seeking passionate 1:1 tutors to support children in care and those with special educational needs. The role involves working closely with students aged 5-16 who may struggle with traditional teaching methods. Tutors will deliver engaging English and Maths sessions in home or library settings. Ideal candidates will possess a degree and experience with SEN, and flexibility for various hours is required. Pay is £20 per hour, and positions are part-time across weekdays.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS preferred but not essential with relevant experience.
• Experience working with students with special educational needs.
• Ability to make learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Support children in care, SEN, and excluded pupils.
• Deliver sessions focused on English and Maths.
• Work flexibly with various hours based on student needs.

Skills

Engaging students

Motivational skills

Special educational needs knowledge

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Omega Tutoring are looking for 1:1 tutors to support children in care, children with special educational needs and excluded pupils in Colchester and the surrounding areas.

• We are looking for tutors to work on a 1:1 basis with students aged between 5-16 years old.
• The majority of these students are disengaged in education and will be out of school, with many of them not on a school roll.
• Sessions will take place either at the student's home or the local library.
• Students are likely to have difficulty responding to conventional teaching and may have behaviour and/or SEN difficulties. They are also likely to be working below age-related expectations.
• The majority of cases are for either 3 hours per day, 5 days per week but this can be flexible depending on the student in question. There is also the potential to work more hours by taking on more than one case.
• The successful candidate will be expected to deliver sessions with a focus on English and Maths.

Contract Details

• Location – Colchester
• Position – 1:1 Tutor
• Type of work – Tuition
• Start date – ASAP
• Contract type – Temporary
• Duration / Likely Duration – Ongoing
• Full time/part-time – Part‑time Monday to Friday – various hours
• Minimum rate of pay – 20 per hour

Experience, Training and Qualifications required

• QTS or QTLS is preferred but is not essential providing you have relevant experience.
• Minimum of degree level
• Experience working with students with SEN
• Highly motivated and focused on achieving the best for every student.
• A positive attitude and desire.
• The ability to engage and motivate students whilst making learning fun.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child related references.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.