Academic Tutor

AMA Admin; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Flexible hours

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Culture-matched placements

CPD courses available

Educator Wellbeing resources

24/7 consultant support

Diverse placement opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking experienced 1:1 tutors to support pupils across St Helens in homes, community settings or schools. You will deliver personalised tuition, adapt to individual needs and help learners make meaningful progress.

We welcome qualified teachers and tutors with knowledge of the UK curriculum, and experience with pupils who have SEND or other learning needs. Excellent pay and flexible scheduling are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or experienced tutor with ability to plan and deliver lessons.
• Experience planning and delivering lessons aligned to the UK national curriculum.
• Strong knowledge in English, Maths and/or Science.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Patient, adaptable and able to build 1:1 relationships.
• Reliable transport and ability to travel to tuition settings.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging 1:1 lessons aligned to pupil goals.
• Provide focused support across English, Maths, and/or Science.
• Adapt approach to build confidence and engagement.
• Assess and monitor progress against outcomes.
• Provide weekly feedback on engagement and progress.
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures.

Skills

Qualified teacher

Experienced tutor

Lesson planning

UK national curriculum

English/Maths/Science knowledge

SEND/additional needs experience

DBS Update Service readiness

Education

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

About Us:

Milk Alternative, part of Milk Education, supports young people who need a different route to learning. We’re currently looking for experienced 1:1 Tutors to support pupils across St Helens, to support young people with their education and make meaningful progress.

You'll work 1:1 with pupils who may have SEND, SEMH, EBSA or other learning needs, delivering personalised tuition which will be held in either the pupil's home, community or school setting.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons aligned to the pupil's individual needs and learning goals
• Providing focused support across English, Maths and/or Science
• Adapting your approach to build confidence, engagement and positive relationships
• Assessing and monitoring progress against agreed outcomes
• Providing weekly feedback on pupil engagement and progress
• Following all safeguarding policies and procedures

Requirements or Skills:

• Qualified teacher or experienced tutor
• Experience planning and delivering your own lessons in accordance with the UK national curriculum
• Strong subject knowledge in English, Maths and/or Science
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• Patient, adaptable and confident building positive 1:1 relationships
• Reliable transport and ability to travel to tuition settings - if required]
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

A recognised teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Culture-matched placements: We take the time to get to know you, your values and your strengths, helping us match you with pupils where your skills and approach can make the greatest difference
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
• Opportunities to support a diverse range of young people across alternative education settings.

Ready to make an impact beyond the traditional classroom?

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.