Tutor

TeacherActive; Chatham; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking dedicated and compassionate tutors in Chatham, UK, to provide one-to-one tuition to young people with specific learning needs. The role involves delivering tailored support for students often working below their expected levels, including those with ASD, ADHD, and other challenges.

Flexible temporary work allows for personalized learning plans and home-based tuition. Success in this role requires empathy, patience, and local travel ability. Join a supportive team with competitive hourly rates and ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with students who have SEND, SEMH, or are dis-engaged.
• Confident in delivering lessons independently.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one tuition in the learner's home.
• Support learners through personalized learning plans.
• Build trust in a safe learning environment.

Skills

Experience in tutoring 1:1

Experience with SEND needs

Ability to adapt lessons to varied needs

Patient and empathetic approach

Local travel for face-to-face tuition

Job description

South East/ temporary / £25 - 35 per hour

• Are you passionate about making a real difference in a young person’s life?
• Can you offer encouragement and support to young people, delivering engaging tuition?
• Are you experienced working with children who have specific learning difficulties?
• Are you caring and supportive in your approach?

TeacherActive works in partnership with Medway Local Authorityt, Kent CC and the VSK (Virtual School, Kent) to support young people who are currently out of education for a wide variety of reasons or needs.

We are recruiting for a tutor to support a range of young people from primary age through to secondary and P16, often working below their expected levels. Many of the young people we support will present with a range of needs, from ASD and ADHD through to EBD and SEMH along with other specific learning or medical needs.

Dedicated and Compassionate Tutors

We look for individuals with experience in tutoring 1:1, particularly within SEND needs described above and having experience of supporting a young person with an EHCP, ongoing health conditions, and developing needs. Trauma‑informed education techniques and knowledge of PDA are a benefit but not essential.

The Tuition Role

• One-to-one tuition in the young person’s home / Medway and surrounds
• Support a learner through personalised learning plans
• Deliver specific tuition and beyond where applicable
• Build trust and confidence in a safe, supportive learning environment

Key Details for this Tutor

• Flexible, temporary work based on the learner’s individual needs
• Hourly pay – funded support provision
• Ongoing Tutor referrals available in Medway & surrounding areas

Ideal Candidate for this Tutor position

• Experienced in working with SEND, SEMH, or dis‑engaged/anxious learners
• Confident delivering lessons independently and adapting to varied needs
• Patient, empathetic, caring and resilient
• Able to travel locally for face‑to‑face tuition

In return you can expect to receive

• A dedicated team of consultants to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.