Tutor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible placements

Competitive weekly pay

Work in homes, schools and alternative

Ongoing assignments & permanent roles

Meaningful impact on education

Job summary

TP Tutors in Coventry is seeking 1:1 Learning Support Tutors for Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND to provide tailored tuition across Coventry and surrounding areas. Roles include home, school or alternative settings with flexible placements and safeguarding obligations.

Applicants should have at least two years of UK teaching/tutoring, be able to plan engaging lessons, and travel across assignments. DBS update or willingness to apply is required; QTS/PGCE desired but not essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience with primary or secondary school pupils.
• Ability to plan and deliver structured, engaging learning sessions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Flexible, patient approach to different learning needs.
• Access to transport to travel across Coventry and surrounding areas.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored tutoring sessions based on individual targets and abilities.
• Help pupils improve knowledge, results and confidence.
• Design lesson plans and create engaging educational resources.
• Adapt teaching methods for learning difficulties and individual barriers.
• Record progress and maintain tuition session records.
• Encourage independent learning and motivation.
• Support children with SEND and behavioural needs.
• Collaborate with parents, schools and other professionals involved in the pupil's education.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure learner welfare.

Skills

Two years UK tutoring experience

Flexible and patient

Excellent communication

Education

QTS/PGCE or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

1:1 Learning Support Tutors – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Coventry and surrounding areas
Job Type: Temporary and flexible placements, with opportunities for long-term and permanent employment
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly rates

Help Young People Overcome Learning Challenges and Succeed!

TP Tutors is expanding its education team and recruiting enthusiastic and experienced tutors to provide individual learning support to children and young people throughout Coventry and nearby areas.

We are looking for dedicated educators who can deliver personalised tuition, engage pupils and help them achieve their academic goals. The role involves working with learners who need extra help with schoolwork, support following disrupted education, GCSE revision or an alternative approach to mainstream classroom learning.

Tuition may be delivered in pupils' homes, schools or specialist alternative education settings.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties as a 1:1 Education Tutor will include:

• Providing tailored teaching sessions based on individual learning targets and abilities.
• Helping pupils improve their subject knowledge, academic results and confidence.
• Designing suitable lesson plans and preparing engaging educational resources.
• Adapting teaching methods to overcome learning difficulties and individual barriers.
• Assessing progress and maintaining accurate records of tuition sessions.
• Encouraging independent learning, motivation and positive educational habits.
• Supporting children with SEND, emotional difficulties and behavioural needs.
• Working closely with parents, schools and other professionals involved in the pupil's education.
• Following safeguarding procedures and ensuring the welfare of all learners.

Subjects and Specialisms

We welcome tutors with experience in:

• Primary English, Maths and Reading.
• Secondary English, Mathematics and Science.
• GCSE tuition and examination preparation.
• Functional Skills, Literacy and Numeracy.
• History, Geography and Humanities.
• Computing and Modern Foreign Languages.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home Education and Alternative Provision.

Skills and Experience Required

To be considered, candidates should have:

• A minimum of two years' teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience working with primary or secondary school-aged children.
• The ability to plan and deliver structured, engaging learning sessions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• A flexible, patient and supportive approach to different learning needs.
• Access to transport or the ability to travel to assignments across Coventry and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

QTS, PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Experience with SEND Learners

We are particularly interested in tutors who have supported pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Dyslexia and dyspraxia.
• Speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA).

What We Can Offer

• Flexible placements to suit your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunities to work in homes, schools and alternative education environments.
• Potential for ongoing assignments and permanent positions.
• Rewarding opportunities to make a lasting difference in children's education and development.

Ready to Make an Impact?

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

TP Tutors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All educators are subject to safeguarding checks in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This may also include an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.

All educators must complete our annual tuition training programme, covering Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, KCSIE, Allergy Awareness, and Child-on-Child Abuse Awareness. Tutors must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Child-only Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, with full guidance provided.

Many pupils supported by TP Tutors require tailored educational provision. Tutors should be confident in building positive relationships, adapting their approach to meet individual needs, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times. Tutors must also be able to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet the learner’s individual needs, monitor progress, and adapt teaching strategies to support positive outcomes.

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