Primary Tutor

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Primary Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 support for primary learners across Portsmouth, Southampton, and surrounding Hampshire areas. The role focuses on engaging lessons, building confidence, and helping pupils re-engage with education outside mainstream classrooms.

Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months’ experience in educational settings and a solid grasp of the primary curriculum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' 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 lessons and activities to meet individual learning needs
• Experience supporting children with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, positive, and engaging approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across Portsmouth, Southampton, and surrounding areas

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 tutoring to primary-aged learners across Portsmouth, Southampton and surrounding Hampshire areas.
• Support pupils who require alternative educational provision or additional support outside mainstream classrooms.
• Adapt lessons and activities to meet individual learning needs and re-engage learners where necessary.
• Collaborate with Local Authorities to deliver targeted learning support and progress monitoring.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Patient and engaging approach

Flexible working hours

Adapt lessons to meet individual needs

Job description

Primary Tutor

Support Young Learners to Build Confidence and Thrive

We're looking for a Primary Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 support to children across Portsmouth, Southampton, and the surrounding Hampshire areas.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support primary-aged learners who require alternative educational provision or additional support outside of a mainstream classroom environment. Some pupils may be working below age-related expectations, while others may need help re-engaging with education following periods of absence or other barriers to learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for education professionals who enjoy creating engaging learning experiences and helping young children develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Location: Portsmouth, Southampton & Surrounding Hampshire Areas

Key Stage: Primary

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Tuition

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' 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 lessons and activities to meet individual learning needs
• Experience supporting children with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, positive, and engaging approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across Portsmouth, Southampton, and surrounding areas

Who You'll Support

You’ll work with children across Key Stages 1 and 2 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 learning needs

Every child is different, so tutors should be comfortable adapting their approach to suit individual strengths, interests, and goals.

What You'll Gain

• Flexible hours around your existing commitments
• Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
• September start
• Long-term placements available
• Opportunities to work alongside Local Authorities
• Rewarding 1:1 work with young learners
• The chance to make a lasting difference at an important stage of a child's education