Complex Needs Outreach Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Outreach Tutor to deliver bespoke education packages for young people with complex needs starting January 2026. This part-time role (15–25 hours/week) involves creating personalized lessons to engage students in core subjects. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience working with SEN learners, as well as a passion for inclusive education. Benefits include access to accredited training courses and ongoing support.

Benefits

Accredited CPD courses

Access to in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience working in a UK school or with SEN learners.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Creating, planning, and delivering highly personalised lessons.
• Building confidence and engagement in core subjects such as English and Maths.
• Reintroducing structure and routine into the students' day.

Skills

Experience with Makaton

Experience with PECS

Ability to adapt teaching style

Building student confidence

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS, or equivalent

Job description

Complex Needs Outreach Tutor January 2026 Start in Liverpool and St Helens

About the Opportunity

Prospero Teaching is currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Outreach Tutor to start in January 2026. The role involves delivering bespoke education packages on a 1:1 basis for young people with complex needs who are currently unable to attend school.

As an Outreach Tutor, you will be responsible for creating, planning, and delivering highly personalised lessons, with a focus on building confidence and engagement in core subjects such as English and Maths. Many of the students you work with may have significant additional needs and might be fully reliant on adult care, including the use of wheelchairs.

This role is perfect for a tutor who is passionate about inclusive education and can adapt their teaching style to meet individual needs. Experience with communication systems like Makaton and PECS is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Creating, planning, and delivering highly personalised lessons.
• Building confidence and engagement in core subjects such as English and Maths.
• Reintroducing structure and routine into the students' day, supporting academic development and life skills.

At Prospero Teaching, we will work closely with you to monitor progress and provide ongoing support to ensure the best possible learning outcomes for each student.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Community-based or within pupils' homes in Liverpool and St Helens.
• Position: Outreach Tutor (Complex Needs).
• Full-time/Part-time: Part-time, 15–25 hours per week.
• Minimum rate of pay: 25–30 per hour.
• Hours: 1–3 hours per session.

Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of experience working in a UK school or with SEN learners.
• Experience with Makaton and/or PECS (highly desirable).
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential).

To Be Eligible for This Role, You Must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Have 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 from the last two years.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will need to complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching.

As part of the role, you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people you work with.

Benefits of Joining Prospero Teaching:

• Accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Access to our in-house Training and Development Team.

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send your CV to (url removed).