Outreach Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Outreach Tutor to provide personalized education for children in Hartlepool. This part-time role involves delivering tailored lessons in various settings and supporting students with complex needs. Candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications and experience with communication systems such as Makaton or PECS. A commitment to inclusive education is essential, making this an impactful opportunity to support vulnerable learners.

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.
• Ability to provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored education packages to children not attending school.
• Provide one-to-one lessons focused on core subjects.
• Plan and deliver personalized lessons to build confidence and academic progress.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication systems (Makaton, PECS)

Personal development support

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent

Job description

Outreach Tutor (Hartlepool)

About the Opportunity

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Outreach Tutor to deliver tailored education packages to children and young people in the Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool
• 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. 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).