Part Time 1:1 Tutor - Canvey Island

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

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Part-Time 1:1 Tutor to provide targeted support to children in care, those with special educational needs, and students who are disengaged in education. The role focuses on delivering English and Maths sessions, and the candidate must possess at least a degree. The position is based in Canvey Island and allows for flexible hours. A positive attitude and the ability to engage students are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum degree level required for the tutor position.
• QTS or QTLS is preferred but relevant experience is acceptable.
• Experience with students who have special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children in care and those with educational needs.
• Deliver focused sessions on English and Maths.
• Work with students aged 5-16 years, often disengaged from school.

Skills

Experience working with Students with SEN

Ability to engage and motivate students

Positive attitude

Motivation to achieve the best for every student

Education

Minimum of degree level

QTS or QTLS preferred

Job description

About the Part-Time 1:1 Tutor position

Prospero Teaching are looking for 1:1 tutors to support children in care, children with special educational needs and excluded pupils in Canvey Island and the surrounding areas.

• We are looking for tutors to work on a 1:1 basis with students aged between 5-16 years old.
• The majority of these students are disengaged in education and will be out of school, with many of them not on a school roll.
• Sessions will take place either at the student's home or the local library.
• Students are likely to have difficulty responding to conventional teaching and may have behaviour and/or SEN difficulties. They are also likely to be working below age‑related expectations.
• The majority of cases are for either 3 hours per day, 5 days per week but this can be flexible depending on the student in question. There is also the potential to work more hours by taking on more than one case.
• The successful candidate will be expected to deliver sessions with a focus on English and Maths.

Contract Details for Part-Time 1:1 Outreach Tutor position

• Location - Canvey Island
• Position - 1:1 Tutor
• Type of work - Tuition
• Start date - ASAP
• Contract type - Temporary
• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
• Full time/part-time - Part-time Monday to Friday - various hours
• Minimum rate of pay - 25 per hour

Experience, Training and Qualifications required for the Part-Time 1:1 Outreach Teaching Assistant position

• QTS or QTLS is preferred but is not essential providing you have relevant experience.
• Minimum of degree level
• Experience working with Students with SEN
• Highly motivated and focused on achieving the best for every student.
• A positive attitude and desire.
• The ability to engage and motivate students whilst making learning fun.

To Be Eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching you must

• Hold 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 that cover the last two years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team