Primary Tutor

Teaching Personnel; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency for educational professionals is seeking a compassionate and experienced Primary Tutor in the Gateshead area. In this rewarding role, you will support Looked After Children both out of school and those needing additional help within a school setting through tailored sessions. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and have a solid understanding of the primary curriculum. Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's education are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team with regular CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS essential).
• Experience teaching the primary curriculum (EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2).
• Understanding of the needs of Looked After Children and those out of mainstream education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the primary curriculum through tailored, one-to-one or small-group sessions.
• Support Looked After Children and pupils out of mainstream education.
• Adapt sessions to individual needs while maintaining a nurturing approach.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Experience teaching the primary curriculum

Understanding of Looked After Children

Calm and patient approach

Confidence delivering child-led sessions

Flexibility to manage timetable

Job description

Overview

Are you a compassionate and experienced primary teacher with a desire to make a difference? TPTutors is looking for a dedicated Primary Tutor to support Looked After Children (LAC) in the Gateshead area—both those currently out of education and those who may need additional support within a school setting.

This rewarding role involves delivering the primary curriculum through tailored, one-to-one or small-group sessions—either at home, in school, or in the community—helping pupils re-engage with learning while they await a new school place or require additional support within their current setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the primary curriculum through tailored, one-to-one or small-group sessions in home, school, or community settings.
• Support Looked After Children and pupils out of mainstream education to re-engage with learning.
• Adapt sessions to individual needs and maintain a calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Manage own timetable with flexibility and independence, in line with role requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS essential)
• Experience teaching the primary curriculum (EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2)
• Understanding of the needs of Looked After Children and those out of mainstream education
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting vulnerable learners
• Confidence delivering engaging, child-led sessions in various environments (home, school, community)
• Flexibility and independence to manage your own timetable

Benefits

• Competitive rates and flexible working arrangements
• An opportunity to make a lasting impact on vulnerable children's education and wellbeing
• Supportive team and regular CPD opportunities
• Varied, meaningful work across Gateshead
• A role where your skills and compassion truly matter

If you\'re passionate about supporting children at a crucial time in their lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to become a valued Primary Tutor with TPTutors in Gateshead and help make a real difference.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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