Primary Tutor

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Primary Tutor to support pupils across West Sussex with personalised 1:1 tuition, helping them develop confidence and core academic skills. Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you will deliver flexible, September-start tutoring and long-term placements where possible, aligning with individual learner needs.

Requirements include at least 2 years in an educational setting, experience with primary-aged children, DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain, and

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in educational settings (tutoring/teaching/TA)
• Experience with primary-aged learners
• Ability to adapt lessons to individual needs

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 tuition to primary pupils in West Sussex
• Support students to build confidence and core skills
• Collaborate with Local Authorities to meet learner needs

Skills

Experience in education

Primary curriculum knowledge

SEND support background

Effective communication

Job description

Primary Tutor

Help Young Learners Develop Confidence and Core Skills

We're looking for a Primary Tutor to support children across West Sussex through personalised 1:1 tuition.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll provide tailored educational support to primary-aged learners who require alternative provision or additional help to access learning. Many of the pupils we support benefit from a nurturing and engaging approach that helps develop confidence, strengthen core skills, and encourage positive engagement with education.

We're particularly interested in hearing from tutors based in or around:

• Crawley
• Worthing
• Horsham
• Chichester
• Bognor Regis
• Littlehampton

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young learners at a crucial stage of their educational journey while enjoying the flexibility of one-to-one tutoring.

• Location: West Sussex
• Key Stage: Primary (KS1 & KS2)
• Start Date: September
• Hours: Flexible
• Pay Rate: 25- 30 per hour
• Type: 1:1 Tuition

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
• Experience supporting primary-aged children
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum
• Ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs
• Experience supporting children with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within West Sussex

Who You'll Support

You'll work with children who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and school avoidance
• Speech, language, and communication needs
• EHCPs and additional educational needs

Each learner receives a personalised programme designed to support both academic progress and personal development.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive rates of 25- 30 per hour
• September start
• Long-term placements available
• Work alongside Local Authorities
• Rewarding 1:1 support with young learners
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference through personalised education

Interested?