Outreach Tutor

1st Staff; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Staff is seeking dedicated 1:1 Outreach Tutors to support pupils across Essex. You will plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons in English and Maths on a one-to-one basis in settings such as the child’s home, local library, or a community centre.

Experience in teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or supporting young people is highly desirable. Roles are either part-time (10–15 hours) or full-time (up to 30 hours) per week, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience with 1:1 tutoring or mentoring is preferred.
• Comfort working with SEN/SEMH students.
• Ability to plan personalised lessons.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess students and develop personalised lesson plans.
• Deliver engaging 1:1 sessions at home, library, or community centre.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback.
• Adapt teaching methods to individual learning styles.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 tutoring experience

SEN/SEMH awareness

English & Maths tutoring

Strong communication

Patience & empathy

Rapport building

Flexible scheduling

Lesson planning

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 work 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 throughout Essex (England).

Areas include but are not limited to: Basildon, Southend, South Woodham Ferrers, Billieracy, Brentwood, Harlow, Chelmsford, Braintree, Witham, Colchester and Clacton - On - Sea.

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 centre

Role: 1:1 Outreach Tutor

Hours: Part-time (10-15 hours per week) or full-time (up to 30 hours per week)

Start Date: ASAP

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-centred 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, Behavioural 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.