Complex Needs Outreach Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized education agency is seeking a part-time Outreach Tutor to provide tailored education for young learners with complex needs in Manchester. The successful candidate will help students unable to attend school by delivering one-on-one, personalized lessons. Responsibilities include planning educational activities and fostering life skills. Experience with communication systems like Makaton or PECS is advantageous. Competitive pay ranging from £25 to £30 per hour is offered for 15 to 25 hours a week.

Benefits

Accredited CPD courses

Access to in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and deliver personalized lessons for students.
• Support academic progress and develop life skills.
• Monitor student progress and adapt teaching methods.

Skills

Inclusive education techniques

Experience with Makaton

Experience with PECS

Ability to adapt teaching

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS, or equivalent

Job description

Complex Needs Outreach Tutor January 2026 Start in Manchester

About the Opportunity

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Outreach Tutor to join our team in Manchester, with a start date in January 2026. The role involves providing bespoke, 1:1 education 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, focusing on core subjects such as English and Maths. Many of the learners you support will have significant additional needs and may require adult care, including assistance with mobility and the use of wheelchairs.

This position is ideal for a tutor who is passionate about inclusive education and can adapt their teaching approach to meet the individual needs of each student. Experience with communication systems like Makaton and PECS would be highly beneficial.

In addition to academic support, your role will involve reintroducing structure and routine into the students days, fostering both academic progress and life skills development. Prospero Teaching will work alongside you to monitor progress and offer ongoing support to ensure the best learning outcomes.

Contract/Position Details

• Location: Community-based or within pupils homes in Manchester
• 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 of 6 months 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)
• 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 from the last two years

Other Information

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

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

As a tutor, 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

If you're passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, please apply or send your CV to (url removed)