Outreach Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational services provider is seeking an experienced Outreach Tutor in Gateshead to deliver tailored education to children not currently attending school, focusing on core subjects like Maths and English. The part-time role requires at least 6 months of experience with SEN learners and relevant qualifications. Responsibilities include planning personalized lessons and supporting students in their academic and personal development. This rewarding position offers a competitive rate of £25 per hour and opportunities for professional development.

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.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored education packages to children and young people.
• Plan, create and deliver personalised lessons.
• Support students with life skills and personal development.

Skills

Experience with Makaton

Individual support for students

Core subjects tutoring

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Outreach Tutor (Gateshead)

About the Opportunity

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Outreach Tutor to deliver tailored education packages to children and young people in the Gateshead 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 Gateshead
• Position: Outreach Tutor (Complex Needs)
• Type of work: Part‑time, approximately 15–25 hours per week
• Minimum pay rate: £25 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)

Required Eligibility

• 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. If you are interested in this role, please call Ellen on (phone number removed) or drop an email and your CV over to (url removed).