PDA-Trained 1:1 Tutor for Vulnerable Kids (Flexible)

Prospero Teaching; Poole; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accredited training

Dedicated support from education cons

Interview prep and guidance

Lesson-planning support

Meaningful impact on young lives

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate PDA-trained Tutor/Mentor to provide personalised educational and emotional support to children across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. You will deliver 1:1 tuition to Children Looked After (CLA) using flexible, low-demand approaches to build confidence and independence.

The role involves collaborating with residential staff and families, delivering tailored lessons and completing weekly progress reports while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience working in an educational setting.
• PDA, autism or neurodiversity training and relevant teaching qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tuition based on individual needs, interests and abilities.
• Use PDA-informed strategies to support engagement and reduce anxiety around demands.
• Build trusting relationships through patience, empathy and consistency.
• Support communication, emotional regulation, life skills and independence.
• Adapt learning activities to suit changing needs and engagement levels.
• Work collaboratively with residential staff, families, schools and other professionals.
• Complete weekly progress reports and maintain safeguarding standards.

Skills

1:1 tuition

PDA-informed strategies

relationship building

communication and safeguarding

adapt learning activities

collaboration with staff

progress reporting

Education

Educational setting experience

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate PDA-trained Tutor/Mentor to provide personalised educational and emotional support to children across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. You will deliver 1:1 tuition to Children Looked After (CLA) using flexible, low-demand approaches to build confidence and independence.

The role involves collaborating with residential staff and families, delivering tailored lessons and completing weekly progress reports while upholding safeguarding standards.