Primary Tutor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

September start

Long-term placements

Local authorities collaboration

Meaningful 1:1 support

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Primary Tutor to support children across West Sussex through personalised 1:1 tuition. This role works on behalf of Local Authorities, delivering tailored educational support for primary learners requiring additional help to access learning.

Based in or around West Sussex, you will develop confidence, core skills, and positive engagement with education, using a nurturing, adaptable approach. Flexible hours and a September start are available.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Each learner receives a personalised programme designed to support both academic progress and personal development
• Deliver 1:1 tutoring tailored to KS1 and KS2 in West Sussex
• Support learners with ASD, SEMH, ADHD, anxiety, speech, language needs as appropriate
• Collaborate with Local Authorities to provide tailored educational support

Skills

Educational tutoring

SEND support

Strong communication

Patience and empathy

DBS clearance

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