Outreach Tutor

senploy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational agency is seeking a part-time Outreach Tutor in Sunderland to provide tailored educational support for children with complex needs. You will deliver one-to-one lessons focusing on core subjects like Maths and English, while also aiding in life skills development. This role requires strong commitment to inclusive education and experience with communication systems like Makaton or PECS would be beneficial. The position involves approximately 15-25 hours of work per week at a competitive rate of GBP25 per hour.

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 (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored education packages to children and young people in the Sunderland area.
• Plan and create highly personalised lessons focused on academic and life skills.
• Work in the community or within students' homes providing one-to-one lessons.

Skills

Experience with children with complex needs

Commitment to inclusive education

Communication systems (Makaton, PECS)

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent

Job description

Outreach Tutor (Sunderland)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Outreach Tutor to deliver tailored education packages to children and young people in the Sunderland 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 Sunderland
• Position: Outreach Tutor (Complex Needs)
• Type of work: Part-time, approximately 15-25 hours per week
• Minimum pay rate: GBP25 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)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• 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.