Outreach Tutor

Senploy; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Inspire Tutoring is seeking an Outreach Tutor for Cherry Hinton, Cambridge to provide personalised 1:1 education for a secondary-aged learner unable to access a full-time timetable. The role starts as home-based with potential move to a community or education setting, delivering English, maths and wider curriculum sessions with trauma-informed approaches.

Strong relationship-building, patience, and ability to adapt content for individual delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring young people with SEND, SEMH needs, anxiety or emotionally based school avoidance.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a patient, non-judgemental approach.
• Confidence adapting curriculum content and teaching methods for 1:1 delivery.
• Good professional boundaries, communication and record-keeping.
• QTS, QTLS or a relevant teaching/tutoring qualification is desirable; substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• Ability to travel to Cherry Hinton and fulfil the requirements of the Outreach Tutor - Cherry Hinton, Cambridge role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised English, maths and wider curriculum sessions at an accessible level.
• Use trauma-informed, SEND-aware strategies to support engagement and reduce barriers to learning.
• Establish clear routines while remaining flexible and responsive to the learner's presentation.
• Break learning into manageable steps and recognise progress consistently.
• Work collaboratively with family members, Inspire Tutoring and involved professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, engagement, progress and any concerns.
• Support a phased transition towards community-based learning or an appropriate education setting when the learner is ready.

Job description

Outreach Tutor - Cherry Hinton, Cambridge

Location: Cherry Hinton, Cambridge

Contract: Part-time, daytime tuition; timetable to be agreed

Setting: Initially home-based, with scope to progress into a suitable community or education setting

About the role

Inspire Tutoring is seeking a calm, reliable and engaging Outreach Tutor - Cherry Hinton, Cambridge to provide personalised 1:1 education for a secondary-aged learner who is currently unable to access a full-time school timetable. The learner requires a relationship-led approach that reduces anxiety, rebuilds confidence and supports a gradual return to structured learning.

The successful tutor will begin by establishing trust and creating a predictable, low-pressure learning environment. Sessions will combine core academic work with activities that develop communication, emotional regulation, independence and readiness for future reintegration.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised English, maths and wider curriculum sessions at an accessible level.
• Use trauma-informed, SEND-aware strategies to support engagement and reduce barriers to learning.
• Establish clear routines while remaining flexible and responsive to the learner's presentation.
• Break learning into manageable steps and recognise progress consistently.
• Work collaboratively with family members, Inspire Tutoring and involved professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, engagement, progress and any concerns.
• Support a phased transition towards community-based learning or an appropriate education setting when the learner is ready.

About you

• Experience teaching or tutoring young people with SEND, SEMH needs, anxiety or emotionally based school avoidance.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a patient, non-judgemental approach.
• Confidence adapting curriculum content and teaching methods for 1:1 delivery.
• Good professional boundaries, communication and record-keeping.
• QTS, QTLS or a relevant teaching/tutoring qualification is desirable; substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• Ability to travel to Cherry Hinton and fulfil the requirements of the Outreach Tutor - Cherry Hinton, Cambridge role.

Why join Inspire Tutoring?

As an Outreach Tutor - Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, you will receive ongoing support from a specialist SEND team, access to relevant learner information and clear expectations for reporting and safeguarding. This is an opportunity to make a measurable difference by helping a young person reconnect with education at a pace that is right for them.

Safeguarding

Inspire Tutoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, identity and right-to-work checks, references and relevant qualification verification.