Individual Tutor

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible opportunities

Work across multiple placements

CPD through The National College

Dedicated support from consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking dedicated and experienced Individual Tutors to support children and young people across Northamptonshire. Deliver engaging, personalised lessons and adapt teaching to meet individual needs, in schools, alternative provisions, or through Local Authority referrals.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or substantial tutoring experience is preferred; a good understanding of SEND and SEMH is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with pupils, parents and schools.
• Ability to adapt teaching to individual learner needs.
• Understanding of SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD or other additional needs.
• Patience, resilience and flexibility in delivery of sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons meeting individual learning needs.
• Plan sessions supporting academic progress and engagement.
• Adapt teaching style to learners' abilities and circumstances.
• Record progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with schools, parents, carers and other professionals.
• Create a positive, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

SEND/SEMH awareness

Education

QTS

Qualified Tutor status

Job description

Individual Tutor

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Flexible - Full-time, Part-time, Long-term, Short-term and Temporary Opportunities Available

Are you a passionate educator looking to make a real difference through one-to-one teaching? Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Individual Tutors to support children and young people across Northamptonshire. These rewarding opportunities are available within local schools, alternative provisions, community settings, and through referrals from the Local Authority, supporting pupils who require personalised education outside of a traditional classroom environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified teachers, tutors, or experienced educators who are passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons that meet individual learning needs.
• Plan sessions that support academic progress while building confidence and engagement.
• Adapt your teaching style to suit each learner's abilities and circumstances.
• Record progress and provide regular feedback.
• Work collaboratively with schools, parents, carers and other professionals where required.
• Create a positive, nurturing and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Tutor status, or substantial tutoring/teaching experience.
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, SEN, Alternative Provision or tuition.
• A good understanding of SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD or other additional needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to engage learners who may have experienced disrupted education.
• A patient, resilient and flexible approach.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is desirable due to the nature of travelling between placements.

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Work across a variety of schools, Alternative Provisions and Local Authority referrals.
• Competitive daily and hourly pay rates.
• Access to ongoing CPD through The National College.
• Dedicated support from your specialist education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions.

Whether you're looking for a full timetable or want the flexibility to work around other commitments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV and discover how you can make a lasting difference to the lives of young people across Northamptonshire.