Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Basingstoke is seeking dedicated Tutors and Mentors to work with young people facing challenges such as Special Educational Needs and bullying. The role involves providing tailored academic support while fostering personal development. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in UK educational settings and a commitment to help vulnerable youth. Flexible hours range from 2 to 15 per week, with sessions scheduled during school hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching or supporting young people in a UK educational setting.
• Ability to provide relevant references.
• Passionate, patient, and committed to supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored tutoring and mentoring regarding academic progress and personal development.
• Focus on core subjects: Maths, English, Science.
• Build confidence, self-esteem, and life skills in young people.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Creative session delivery

Ability to build rapport

Job description

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a young person's life? We're looking for caring and committed Tutors and Mentors to support children and young people in Basingstoke and throughout Hampshire.

About the Role

You will be working with young people who may:

• Have Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Be Looked After Children (LAC)
• Experience bullying, anxiety, medical needs, or have been excluded from school

Your role will be to provide tailored tutoring and mentoring that supports both their academic progress and personal development.

• Location: Basingstoke and surrounding areas (in-person)
• Hours: varied
• Start Date: September
• Duration: Ongoing, with potential for long-term support

Flexible Hours

Vacancies range from 2 to 15 hours per week, typically during school hours. Examples:

• 5 hours: 1 hour/day (Mon-Fri)
• 10 hours: 2 hours/day (Mon-Fri)
• 15 hours: 3 hours/day (Mon-Fri)

You can combine multiple sessions across different young people to build your schedule.

As a Tutor you will:

• • • Focus on core subjects (Maths, English, Science), with occasional requests for other subjects
    • Assess gaps in knowledge and deliver creative, engaging sessions based on their interests
    • Build rapport through games and activities before introducing structured learning
    • Submit weekly reports via our tutor portal detailing engagement and progress
    • • Help build confidence, self-esteem, and life skills
      • Act as a positive role mode

About you:

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching or supporting young people in a UK educational setting
• Able to provide relevant references
• Passionate, patient, and committed to supporting vulnerable young people

Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

• • • Minimum of 1 year of experience working within UK schools- ESSENTIAL

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)