Outreach Tutor

senploy; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking a dedicated Outreach Tutor to deliver personalized education to children in Ashington. The role is part-time, requiring a commitment to inclusive education and experience with learners facing significant challenges. Responsibilities include planning tailored lessons and support for academic and life skills development. Ideal candidates hold the necessary teaching qualifications and some experience with complex needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Accredited CPD courses

Access to in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working in a UK school or with SEN learners.
• Experience with Makaton and/or PECS is highly desirable.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training within the last year is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored education packages to children and young people.
• Plan, create, and deliver personalized lessons.
• Support academic development and life skills.

Skills

Experience with SEN learners

Communication systems (Makaton, PECS)

Commitment to inclusive education

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent

Job description

Outreach Tutor (Ashington)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Outreach Tutor to deliver tailored education packages to children and young people in the Ashington area. These learners are not currently attending school and may have significant additional needs, including SEND, SEMH and challenging behaviour. The role involves working in the community or within the students home, providing one-to-one lessons focused on core subjects such as Maths and English, as well as supporting with life skills and personal development.

As an Outreach Tutor, you will plan, create, and deliver highly personalised lessons designed to build confidence, engagement, and academic progress. You will play a key role in reintroducing structure into the students day, while also supporting both academic development and life skills. A strong commitment to inclusive education is essential, and experience with communication systems such as Makaton and PECS would be highly beneficial.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Within the community or students homes in Ashington
• Position: Outreach Tutor (Complex Needs)
• Type of work: Part-time, approximately 15-25 hours per week
• Minimum pay rate: GBP25 per hour
• Hours: Sessions typically 1 to 3 hours long

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS, or equivalent qualifications
• 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 within the last year (desirable but not essential)

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

• Hold the 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 covering the last two years

PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER:

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

If you are passionate about inclusive education and have experience working with young people with complex needs, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.