Outreach Tutor

1st Staff; Braintree; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

1st Staff Limited is seeking dedicated 1:1 tutors in Braintree and surrounding areas to plan and deliver personalised learning sessions for students at home, libraries, or community venues.

Role is face-to-face, with most referrals around 10–15 hours per week; full-time tutors support multiple students. Subjects include English and Maths. You will be paid via PAYE on a zero-hour contract, with excellent hourly pay rates dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in educational settings (tutoring/mentoring).
• Ability to work with SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication skills to explain concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assess students and develop personalised lesson plans.
• Use effective teaching strategies to engage students.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Adapt methods for different learning styles.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 tutoring

SEN/SEMH experience

Engagement with young people

Strong communication

Lesson planning

Adaptability

Patience

Rapport building

Job description

1st Staff is a leading nationwide Alternative Provision provider. We specialise in supporting children and young people, aged 4-25, through delivering bespoke educational and holistic therapeutic support.

We are working closely with Local Authorities to support young people throughout Essex. Our tutors work with young people who are unable to access mainstream education, due to SEN and SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and risk of permanent exclusion.

We are currently seeking dedicated 1:1 Tutors in Braintree and surrounding areas.

About the Role

Your role will be to plan and deliver engaging, personalised learning sessions on a one-to-one basis to students. This is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who is patient, caring, and able to build strong, positive relationships with young people.

Experience as a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, or Mentor is highly desirable.

• Location: Face to face in a Child’s home, local library, or community center.
• Most referrals are 10–15 hours per week
• Full-time tutors typically support multiple students
• Subjects: English and Maths

Responsibilities

• Assess students' academic levels and needs, to develop personalised lesson plans to address those needs.
• Utilise effective teaching strategies to engage students and enhance their understanding of the subject matter.
• Monitor and track students' progress, providing regular feedback.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Maintain a positive and supportive learning environment for students.

Required Skills

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting, such as tutoring, teaching, mentoring etc.
• Confidence working with a range of SEN/SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively explain concepts to students of all ages.
• Knowledge of various tutoring techniques.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students.
• Flexibility in adapting to different student needs and learning styles.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, structured lessons.
• A flexible, supportive, and student-centered approach.

Why 1st Staff?

1st Staff provide a support network for all our tutors; we have a Lead tutor for your specific area, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Curriculum leads for Maths and English, Behavioral specialist and a Head of Education.

We also provide access to Twinkl and White Rose to support you with your lesson planning and resources. You will also receive bespoke induction training with us, to support you and further your development.

Preferred Skills

• Having access to your own transport or the ability to travel is not essential but would be beneficial.

Pay range and compensation package

• Excellent hourly pay rates, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time opportunities available.
• Long-term and consistent work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

1st Staff is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, or belief. All applications are assessed purely on merit.

Tutor employment status: This is not a self-employed tutoring/teaching position; you will work through a zero-hour contract basis and will be paid via PAYE.