Complex needs Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Cannock; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Outreach Tutor to deliver bespoke education packages on a 1:1 basis to young people with complex needs who may not currently attend school. The role focuses on English and Maths, building confidence and engagement while adapting to individual challenges.

Contract: part-time (15–25 hours per week) with a minimum £25 per hour; location across Staffordshire community/home settings.

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS/PGCE/EYFS or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months UK school or SEN experience.
• Makaton and/or PECS experience desirable.
• Safeguarding training in the last year is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly personalised 1:1 lessons.
• Reintroduce structure and routine into the learner's day.
• Support academic and life skills development.

Skills

Makaton

PECS

Education

QTS / QTLS / PGCE / EYFS or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Outreach Tutor to deliver bespoke education packages on a 1:1 basis to young people with complex needs who are not currently attending school.

As an Outreach Tutor, you will create, plan, and deliver highly personalised lessons that focus on building confidence and engagement in core subjects such as English and Maths. Many of these learners have significant additional needs and may be fully reliant on adults for care, including the use of wheelchairs.

This role is ideal for a tutor who is passionate about inclusive education and can adapt lessons to meet individual needs. Experience with communication systems such as Makaton and PECS would be highly beneficial.

Your role will involve reintroducing structure and routine into the student's day, supporting both academic and life skills development. Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor progress and provide ongoing support to ensure effective learning outcomes.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Within the community or pupils' home in Staffordshire


• Position - Outreach Tutor (Complex Needs)


• Type of work - Contract


• Full time/part time - Part-time - 15 - 25hr p/w


• Minimum rate of pay - £25 per hour


• Hours - Minimum 1 hour per session, maximum 3 hours per session

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent


• Minimum 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 issued in the last year (desirable but not essential)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST

• 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 that cover the last two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management


• Access to our in-house Training and Development Team