Secondary Specialist Tutor

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Secondary Specialist Tutor to work with secondary-aged learners in Hampshire, delivering personalised 1:1 support outside a traditional classroom.

You'll adapt your subject knowledge and teaching approach to meet individual needs, supporting students with a range of barriers and aiming to raise engagement, confidence, and academic progress. Flexible hours and September start offered, with the role often working across Local Authorities.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in educational settings relevant to tutoring or teaching
• Ability to deliver engaging and personalised lessons for secondary learners
• Experience supporting students with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 tutoring outside of a traditional classroom
• Support secondary-aged learners to improve engagement and progress
• Work with Local Authorities to support reintegration or qualification goals

Skills

Tutoring

Secondary education

Personalised teaching

Communication skills

SEND support

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Secondary Specialist Tutor

Support Secondary-Aged Learners Through Personalised Education

We're looking for a Secondary Specialist Tutor to work with children and young people across Hampshire, providing tailored 1:1 support outside of a traditional classroom setting.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support secondary-aged learners who require alternative educational provision. Students may be preparing for qualifications, reintegrating into education, or overcoming barriers that have impacted their learning. The role involves adapting your subject knowledge and teaching approach to meet individual needs while building confidence, engagement, and academic progress.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced education professionals who enjoy working closely with learners and making a direct impact on outcomes.

Location: Hampshire

Key Stage: Secondary (KS3 & KS4)

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, mentoring, learning support, or similar roles
• Experience supporting secondary-aged learners
• Strong subject knowledge in one or more curriculum areas
• Ability to deliver engaging and personalised lessons
• Experience supporting students with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across Hampshire

Who You'll Support

You'll work with learners who may have:

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

Many students benefit from consistent support, positive role models, and a personalised learning experience designed around their strengths and goals.

What's in It for You?

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
• September start
• Long-term opportunities available
• Work alongside Local Authorities
• Rewarding 1:1 support with vulnerable learners
• The opportunity to help students re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes

Interested?