Outreach Tutor

1st Staff; Oulton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in the UK is seeking tutors to provide one-on-one sessions in Maths and English for students with Special Educational Needs. Candidates should have experience working with young people and possess strong communication skills. This role offers flexible hours, excellent pay rates, and support from experienced staff. Training and ongoing opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Up to £25 per hour

Flexible hours

Support from behavioural specialists

Access to CPD and upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with tutoring or teaching young people.
• Ability to work with a range of SEN/SEMH.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' needs and create personalized lesson plans.
• Use effective teaching strategies to enhance student engagement.
• Monitor and track student progress and provide feedback.
• Adapt teaching methods to student learning styles.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting

Confidence with SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviours

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of tutoring techniques

Patience and empathy

Flexibility in teaching methods

Job description

Overview

1st Staff are one of the UK's leading alternative providers working nationwide with specialist staff helping students aged 4–25 with educational and therapeutic needs. As a tutor you will deliver tuition sessions to help these students gain confidence and achieve the qualifications needed, potentially returning to further education. We provide a support network for tutors, including a lead tutor for your area, Designated Safeguarding Leads, curriculum leads for Maths and English, a behavioural specialist and a Head of Education.

The role

To deliver Maths and English sessions on a 1:1 basis to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred by local authorities and schools. The ideal candidate will have a caring and friendly nature and be able to build rapport with the young person.

Position Details

• Location - Child's home, local library, school or community centre
• Hours - Part-time or Full-time. Most referrals are between 10–15 hours per week (2–3 hours per day). Tutors seeking full-time roles usually work with multiple students for up to 6 hours per day (Monday–Friday).
• Subjects - English and Maths (possibility for Science as well)

Responsibilities

• Assess students\' academic needs and develop personalised lesson plans to address those needs.
• Utilise effective teaching strategies to engage students and enhance 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.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting (e.g., tutoring, teaching, mentoring).
• Confidence working with a range of SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to 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.

Benefits

• Excellent pay rates up to £25 per hour (depending on experience/qualifications).
• Flexible part-time or full-time hours to suit your schedule.
• A dedicated consultant and a lead tutor, available for support.
• Support from behavioural specialists within the company and from designated safeguarding leads.
• Training and ongoing support, including access to free extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities.
• Resources, assessment tools and a Maths & English curriculum lead to help with lesson plans.
• An area lead for your specific region for additional contact as needed.

Employment Status & Safeguarding

This is not a self-employed tutoring/teaching position; you will work on a zero-hours contract and be paid via PAYE. We do not offer expenses coverage.

1st Staff is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be reviewed on merit.