Outreach Tutor. Job in Sunderland Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Sunderland is searching for an Outreach Tutor to provide personalized education to children with complex needs. The role involves creating and delivering tailored lessons in community settings or students' homes. Ideal candidates should have QTS or equivalent qualifications, and experience with SEN learners, alongside knowledge of communication systems like Makaton. Positions are part-time, offering competitive rates of £25 per hour, making it a rewarding chance to support inclusive education.

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.
• Experience with Makaton and/or PECS is highly desirable.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored education packages to children and young people.
• Work in the community or at students' homes.
• Plan, create, and deliver personalized lessons.

Skills

Experience working with SEN learners

Communication systems (Makaton, PECS)

Child safeguarding knowledge

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent qualifications

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. 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).